The days are getting longer, the snow banks are retreating and you can finally start to feel the warmth of the sun again.

But there's another by-product of the season we cannot forget -- thin ice.

Waterways can be dangerous this time of year, and just because a body of water looks ice covered, doesn't mean its safe.

Please watch and share the attached video public service announcement we produced with the help of our first responder colleagues at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue.