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Two vehicles fall through ice on Day County lake

One of two vehicles that fell through the ice on Bitter Lake in January 2025
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks
One of two vehicles that fell through the ice on Bitter Lake in January 2025

Authorities in northeast South Dakota are warning about ice conditions on lakes after several ice fishing close calls.

The Day County Sheriff’s Office said two vehicles went through the ice on Bitter Lake over the weekend. That’s a popular fishing spot near Waubay.

No one was hurt in either incident.

According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website, ice should be at least foot thick before you take a vehicle onto a lake, though 16 inches is preferred.