HATLEY - Even with cold temperatures lately, you should take caution on the ice. A near-disaster outside of Wausau Thursday was a prime example of why.
Two people escaped their sinking SUV. The car cracked through the ice on Pike Lake in Hatley.
Police arrived around 1:30 p.m. to find the two people inside the SUV escaped the sinking vehicle and make it back to shore.
The DNR says the ice was only about 6 inches thick where the vehicle went through.
The lake is about 30 feet deep at that spot.
The SUV is now at the bottom of the lake and the owners will have 30 days to have it removed.
STATEWIDE - Camping in the Northwoods just got a little more high-tech, thanks to a new website and iPhone app. You can download the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest app on your iPhone.
The app lets you see what campsites are available, and reserve your spot online. It also gives information about trails and other activities in the area.
In the “old days” travelers could always call ahead about site availability, but by the time out of town visitors arrive, they might be full.
MINOCQUA - “This disease is called the great imitator for a good reason,” says Jeff Waite.
Lyme disease can be good at hiding.
“Lyme disease is a bacterial type infection spread by a spiral keet, which is also considered a parasite. And it can be carried in the spit glands and intestinal track of ticks in this area. Particularly the deer tick," said Dr. Kurt Landauer.
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