US EditionOPP Investigating 2 Suspected Drownings in Prince Edward County
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, ONTARIO, JUL 21 – Ontario Provincial Police investigate two separate drowning incidents at East Lake with one person still missing after a weekend involving multiple water rescues, officials said.
- Amid a heatwave, Finland experienced a surge in water incidents, including multiple drownings, due to increased water activity, without attribution.
- The Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation attributes the increase in drownings in June to hot weather and the busy holiday season. In June, drownings were eight, compared to 23 in June 2024.
- Several close calls involved children at public pools in Tampere and Turku last week, prompting safety concerns.
- The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating two suspected drownings in East Lake over the weekend, with the second incident on Sunday, July 20, near County Road 11.
- The OPP reminded residents to take precautions when swimming or boating, as drownings rise during hot weather, with Göran Bertilsson warning, `'We can see that the number of drownings has increased a lot, and the reason behind that is the nice weather we've seen across the country,'` and recommending vigilance.
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