I cant believe how these guys that were caught out there want to blame everyone but themselves, that ice was perfect on fri. We fished off sand beach and it was probably the most beautiful day i have ever seen on the ice. Everyone i was with knew that the ice was gonna blow out. You dont need a cutter for it to happen, conditions were ripe for it to happen, rising temps and an offshore wind that had been forecast for a week, made us get out there fri. because we knew it could be it. If you have ever stood at the lakeshore when the wind was blowing NE and watched the ice pile up you would know, when mother nature decides it time to move, it,s gone, common sense goes a long way, and myself and friends were just as mad that it moved as anyone, hell the fishing was getting HOT! people need to watch the weather, and if its not right, dont go out. As far as sherriff bratton goes, this isnt the first time he bitched about guys getting stuck, and i dont blame him, no-one who had any sense was out there, and the people that responded i,m sure were not happy to be (putting their training to the test) as some have said. use your head guys, theres not a fish in that lake worth losing your or someone elses life over. sorry if i offend but thats my take. Be safe and good fishing