 One lucky driver on Lake Bemidji escaped injury and damage to their car after one of their tires went through the ice. The Beltrami County Sheriff's Department received a call of a stuck car near the Northwoods access point on Friday around 8 p.m. The car's tire entered a crack or crevice in the ice, likely created by the warm temperatures last week. Deputies put a temporary fence around the area to warn other drivers. Try to avoid any areas that haven't been traveled before or any areas that, you know, just you look at it and it just doesn't look right. You know, we need to avoid those areas too. The incident comes as organizers finished preparing for this weekend's Winterfest on Lake Bemidji. The Sheriff's Department will be testing the ice conditions on Friday and may implement different parking measures. Anybody driving out on the lake should use caution and follow some simple accident prevention measures. One way to find out if people want to know is drill a hole near the vehicle. And as they're sitting there and water starts to come up on top of the ice, then the ice is sinking. There's too much weight in that area. If you are parking on the ice, the Minnesota DNR recommends parking at least 50 feet apart from other cars. Drivers should also move their vehicles every two hours to prevent sinking. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.