RedactedNarrative: 2 men took a canoe out on a pond because they thought the pond was completely free of ice. Halfway across the pond they struck ice and capsized. They were not wearing life jackets and unable to locate the type IV life jackets that were on board. They shouted for help and residents heard the shouts and contacted 1st responders. They were rescued hanging onto the canoe. They were cited for not wearing a life jacket from September-May 15th per MA law and failure to report accident for not filling out the boating accident report. The owner could not supply and information for the canoe except that it sank to the bottom of the pond.