I too went in two years ago to rescue my dog! We were out in Pauchag trying to get out one more time. The ice was ok once you got away from the boat launch and walked out, but on the south bank it was rotten. I did not carry ice spikes then, but had a bar & rope. In trying to get out I tried to spread my body on the ice and roll away. The ice was so rotten as i rolled towards my buddy it fell apart. I finnally got out leaving a hole in the ice 15' long. The ice was falling apartr right where my buddy was standing! We spread out and went to the truck to warm up. Once that rotten ice starts to go it takes alot with it.

Be safe &
Carry Ice Picks!