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Sorry to say or think this but the other body might not be found till ice out , or it bloats and floats to the surface. With these temps it's more than likely resting on the bottom which is why between that and the ice is making it hard to find. Hard to grapple or tow a diver with ice above.:( This is definitely a parents almost worst nightmare. The only solace here is that it wasn't a gruesome scene. Not that that means any more or less to the out come.
 
How is it that budd lake was only 2 inches thick?? I know that it's spring fed and that may have something to do with it, but I got a call from my uncle asking if it was me. I was actually on MT. Hope which was 4-6 inches thick except for the two springs on the far left corner..... either way very sad story[confusedagain]
 
My thoughts and prayers are with lost ones and with the remaining family. Such a sad story.

I enjoy ice fishing and unfortunately don't get to go often living here in NJ. We often push it and risk going on thin ice barely over 4 inches. My recent thought is maybe to have parachute cord (550lb strength, which is small in diameter) tied around under your arm pits with a good length of cord in a shirt pocket attached to a fluorescent orange 5 oz deep sea sinker. Thought is if you go under and are able to find the hole back up through the ice you would be able to throw the sinker out far enough for someone to pull you out. Of course every circumstance is different, ex: at night etc, but I would think it would work if other ice fishermen saw you go in or calling for help.
 
Damn shame and really unessesary. Thoughts for the poor family.
 
How is it that budd lake was only 2 inches thick?? I know that it's spring fed and that may have something to do with it, but I got a call from my uncle asking if it was me. I was actually on MT. Hope which was 4-6 inches thick except for the two springs on the far left corner...
I've been on Budd Lake on 12in of ice with open water in the middle. The end by the castle always freezes first, and usually has safe ice when the rest still may not. The boys probobly saw guys fishing the one end, and assumed the entire lake was safe.

Many years ago I remember ice fishing there on 6+ and there were boats in the water. When I used to ice fish more I used to drive up while the ice was forming to know where the open areas were. All lakes can be like this to a certain degree, but Budd is notorious for varying ice thickness. One time I drilled through 15in of ice and other holes through 6. You have to use your head.
 
Just very sad. There is a simple safety item you can bring with you. Since ice fishing is not that popular around here finding safety items for sale is tough. Take two 6" spikes and wrap the top halves with lots of duct tape. If you go in you can at least use the spikes to try and pull yourself out. Wet on ice gives you no traction otherwise and you can't come out. Prayers for the families.
 
The lake was open in sections and the rest of the ice was marginal at best after several warm days. We'll never know the boys' intentions, but they went out on their bicycles after dark and could never have seen unsafe ice or open water in those conditions. The lake's max. depth is 12' and most of it is much more shallow, so I pray they find the second boy's body tomorrow. Warmer temps will only help as the ice will be retreating more and more this week.
 
Even on Sat and Sun when people were ice fishing, there was a huge section of open water clearly visible during the daytime. Who knows if these boys were aware of it or not though when they ventured on the ice in the dark.
 
Our township, Budd Lake (Mt Olive) has lost 5 teenagers, 5 of my children's friends, in less than 7 months. All very tragic events. All, every parent's worst nightmare. So, as my heart deeply goes out to the families of these boys, I can't help but want to keep my children closer.
 
Our township, Budd Lake (Mt Olive) has lost 5 teenagers, 5 of my children's friends, in less than 7 months. All very tragic events. All, every parent's worst nightmare. So, as my heart deeply goes out to the families of these boys, I can't help but want to keep my children closer.
It sure has been a bad year for our town! I gave our daughter a tight squeeze tonight before bed and I think she knew why.
 
Community rallies to fund funeral for teen who fell into Budd Lake

MOUNT OLIVE — The days ahead will be tough enough for Clyde Schimanski III's family.
His parents and two sisters will have to deal with an extraordinary loss. The Mount Olive teen and friend Nick Ciancotto both fell through ice into Budd Lake Monday night; one body has been recovered, and authorities will continue searching for the second Wednesday.

Authorities have not formally released the teens' names, though countless friends and family members who were gathered at Budd Lake Tuesday, including Schimanski's parents, confirmed their identities.

And alongside them was Melissa J. Phelan. Though she didn't know either boy, she had an idea how she could, in a simple but significant way, make the days ahead a little bit easier.

Phelan was told by Kim Maleyonok, a close friend of Schimanski's father, that funeral expenses would be a heavy burden on the family. So, with her smartphone in hand, standing just feet from the lake Tuesday, she helped Maleyonok start a fundraiser on http://www.giveforward.com/lovingmemoryofclydeschimanski

Through the site, donors can pledge toward a funeral fund. Phelan Maleyonok set up the campaign so that a check will be issued directly to Schimanski's father, Clyde Schimanski Jr.

By 8 p.m. Tuesday, the campaign had raised about $75. A little more than an hour later, it was up to nearly $750.

"It's already taking off," Phelan said. "People are already coming together for it."

Phelan has some experience with the site. She started a campaign to help Jack Gumersell, a 2-year-old boy who fell from a second-floor window in Long Valley in 2011. That campaign raised $10,242, she said.

Phelan said she's considered expanding the campaign to help Ciancotto's family as well. She initially centered it on Schimanski only because she'd met his family's friends, and learned how helpful the financial boost could be, Phelan said. But if she learns the Ciancottos could use a hand, she'd be glad to extend the effort, she said.

"Our hearts go out to the families of both of the boys," wrote one anonymous donor who pledged $100. "Thoughts and prayers are with you."
 
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