US EditionOttawa Man, 20, Drowns in St. Lawrence River: OPP
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER NEAR GANANOQUE, ONTARIO, JUL 19 – The 20-year-old was underwater for nine minutes after falling from a stationary boat without a personal flotation device, police said during rescue efforts.
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As many as 37 people have drowned in Quebec since the beginning of the year, compared to 31 l‐year since that date, with rivers as the main place of drowning in the province.
Individual drowns after falling overboard on St. Lawrence River
An individual has died after falling out of a boat on the St. Lawrence River near the Town of Gananoque. It happened on July 19 shortly after 6:30 p.m. Leeds OPP responded to a report of an individual who had fallen out of a stationary boat. Police learned the individual was not wearing a personal […]
OPP stress importance of water safety
Provincial police are urging people to plan ahead and be safe when on or near the water as there have been multiple drownings reported across the west region this summer.National Drowning Prevention Week begins on Sunday, July 20, and will be observed until Saturday, July 26.Lambton OPP Community Engagement Officer Cst. Jeanine Robertson called this week a critical initiative for the service."With the number of lakes, rivers, and waterways in ou…
Every summer, drownings sometimes occur in just a few seconds. Again this year, the prevention week aims to remind that the dangers are real, even for the most experienced. The City of Ottawa works with all emergency services to raise awareness. Because no one expects to be in the water suddenly. Being prepared, wearing a flotation jacket or simply learning to swim can make all the difference. Throughout the summer, awareness activities will be …
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