No doubt Maxum is right on the speed thing. Many people do run machines at higher speeds than they should and the trails around the Lakes region tend to be twisty and narrow adding to the issue. Can't say we all haven't done so at times. No different than boats on the lake when you get down to it. Do agree it is the rider who ultimately is responsible for his/her actions but feel terrible for someone going through the ice and not making it, especially a boy of 15 years with alot of life ahead of him. Can't imagine the pain that boys family is feeling and the other family's as well. Thoughts go out to them. Always a good idea to visit local snowmobile club pages when riding areas not familiar. I know Moultonboro Snowmobile Club has unsafe lake conditions posted on their site.
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