 Well, mother whose son died one year ago this month from carbon monoxide poisoning while ice fishing on Leech Lake is speaking about his death publicly for the first time in hopes it will save another family the heartache of losing a loved one. Denise Johnson joined numerous safety officials today to media availability to encourage safety as the Minnesota ice fishing season continues. Johnson's son Jared Johnson was ice fishing in an ice house converted from a camper trailer with propane heaters inside. The heaters were not properly ventilated causing a deadly buildup of the odorless, colorless gas that killed them. I would never want any family to suffer what we have suffered. Jared left behind two children. He left behind a gazillion friends. This has destroyed his dad. It's broken me. It's a really tough thing. And it's an easy, not too expensive fix. And I would hope that anyone who sees this, anyone who knows of Jared's death, of anyone else's, I would hate to see this happen to any family because it's not necessary. It never needs to happen. Carbon monoxide poisoning killed 64 people in Minnesota between 2011 and 2015 according to the most recent information from the Minnesota Department of Health. After this month, a woman was killed and four others hospitalized after they were poisoned by carbon monoxide while ice fishing in southern Minnesota. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.