Local police are warning snowmobilers to keep safety in mind.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers from the Hornepayne detachment responded to a call about two overdue snowmobilers on Saunders Lake - about 40 kilometres north of White River - last Thursday, finding the riders whose snowmachines had been stuck in deep slush for several hours - officers assisted in removing the machines from the slush and getting the riders safely back to shore, with no injuries reported.
Emphasizing "no ice is safe ice", police are reminding snowmobilers to be "extra cautious" when riding on waterways at this time of the year, noting ice is still very thick - about 24 inches on Saunders Lake - but it can still be hazardous, as warm weather causes an accumulation of slush which can be covered by fresh snow, making it appear safe to travel.