A scary incident occurred on frozen Trout Lake on Friday afternoon.
The Ontario Provincial Police responded to a snowmobile crash on the OFSC A1 trail in North Bay.
The OPP say the rider suffered non-life-threatening injuries after their sled struck a pressure crack, causing them to be thrown from the machine.
The rider's leg became trapped in the sled's track.
OPP officers and paramedics worked together to safely extricate the rider before an Ornge air ambulance landed on the lake to transport the rider to the hospital.
The OPP reminds enthusiasts that even experienced riders can encounter unexpected hazards on the trails. Ice conditions can change quickly, and pressure cracks can be difficult to see.
"Always ride with caution, scan the terrain ahead, and be prepared for sudden obstacles," the OPP stated in a social media post.
Back in late January 2025, when trails started to open in the area North Bay Snowmobile Club officials warned sledders to use caution as well near area waterways.
"Ice conditions on all area lakes, swamps and waterways are inconsistent in these early season conditions, and with a lot of slush and pressure cracks," stated Shawn Flindall, director of marketing and public relations with the local club.
