Following the drowning death Monday of a Green River man who was ice fishing alone on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, the 2015 Burbot Bash has been cancelled. Organizers of this weekends event at Flaming Gorge say ice conditions are deteriorating rapidly. (Photos courtesy of Sweetwater County Sheriffs Department: 1) Green River Fire Department Ice Rescue Team member Cliff Walgren attempts to reach the victim on Monday afternoon. 2) Self-rescue ice picks, either homemade or “store-bought,” can help you survive a fall through the ice. The picks are worn as shown and can be grasped one in each hand to pull yourself up onto the ice and safety. )
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:30:56 +0000