Residents in East Kilbride and Strathaven are being urged not to walk or skate on frozen water in the area.
The recent cold spell of weather has meant that local lochs, burns and reservoirs have frozen over.
And in recent days a number of people have been spotted skating and walking on the ice at Stewartfield Loch and at James Hamilton Heritage Park.
Councillor Monique McAdams took to social media urging residents not to walk or skate on frozen water in the area.
She posted: “I’ve contacted Leisure in South Lanarkshire Council and Lanarkshire Police Division after the many enquiries and complaints I’ve had regarding insufficient signage, people skating and walking on the frozen loch with children and dogs.
“There is a real risk of death from drowning, asphyxia and hypothermia if you, your child or animal is walking on the ice and it cracks.
“The loch is over 20 feet deep at parts.
“Please share this post and encourage people to be sensible and keep themselves safe.
“Stupidity can kill.”
Local police are also urging residents to avoid open water – frozen or not after being called to James Hamilton Heritage Park on Monday.
Officers received reports of individuals walking and skating on ice.
On arrival officers requested the individuals to return to the footpath for their own safety.
And due to the current coronavirus pandemic, residents are being urged to think of the impact on the emergency services if something bad were to happen, such as falling in to the water.
Inspector Stephen McGovern, East Kilbride Police said: “Winter brings increased demands on all the emergency services, and the partner organisations which work alongside the blue light services.
“With the current restrictions on travel and socialising as a result of coronavirus, more people may be out walking in their local areas than usual, as well as exploring new local locations.
“The best advice is to avoid open water, be it frozen or not, and don’t put yourself, your children or your pets at risk. It’s impossible to tell how thick ice is at a glance, and water temperatures beneath broken ice can quickly make someone hypothermic. “Please, stay safe near water this winter.”
