Photo submitted by Brown County Sheriff’s Office The Brown County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) that went through the ice on Lake Hanska just east of Geiger’s Point Friday. Nobody was reported injured. The sheriff’s office issued a thin ice warning Saturday.

LAKE HANSKA — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office issued a thin ice warning on Lake Hanska Saturday after receiving a report of a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) breaking through the ice just east of Geiger’s Point.

Vehicle occupants managed to get out of the vehicle. Nobody was injured, according to the sheriff’s office.

“While no ice is 100% safe, please use caution anytime you venture onto lake or river ice, especially at night. Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible. If you must drive a vehicle, keep your windows down and be prepared to leave in a hurry. Don’t over drive your vehicle’s headlights,” read the sheriff’s office news release.

Another accident was reported early Sunday morning near Cottonwood. Three people escaped from a side-by-side vehicle that went into Cottonwood Lake at about 12:27 a.m. Sunday. Lyon County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Cottonwood Fire and Ambulance found a side-by-side in the water. Two adult males and a juvenile female exited the vehicle and walked to shore.

Vehicle occupants were treated by emergency responders. Two adults were transported to a Marshall hospital with additional treatment and released. The juvenile female was not injured. The ATV driver, Robert Neil Danielson, 58, of Cottonwood, was arrested for suspicion of criminal vehicular operation. Deputies said he showed intoxication clues, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office recommends following the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) ice thickness guidelines before heading out onto the ice.

The DNR urges the public to stay off new clear ice under four inches deep. Four inches of nice is good for walking, ice fishing or other activities on foot.

Five to seven inches of ice is good for snowmobiling or riding a small ATV (all terrain vehicle). Seven to eight inches is good for riding a side-by-side ATV.

Nine to 12 inches is good for driving a car on ice, 13-17 inches for driving a truck. More than 20 inches is required for driving a large truck with a wheelhouse fishing shelter.

The DNR urges the public to tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.