THUNDER BAY - People are being reminded to stay off the ice of frozen waterways in the city.
At approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received reports of people walking on McIntyre River near Fort William Road.
Fire crews responded to the area but were not able to locate anyone on the ice. Thunder Bay Police Service also responded and made contact with people observed crossing the river.
The individuals were safe and interviewed by police and fire crews cleared the scene.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue is reminding the public that ice in and around the city is not very thick and the Harbor Master does not permit being on the ice within city limits.
