Snowmobiler rescued from Rideau River after crashing through the ice

Snowmobiler rescued from Rideau River after crashing through the ice

Emergency crews responded to a 9-1-1 call at approximately 5:40 p.m. Monday, reporting a man and his snowmobile went into the Rideau River near Burritts Rapids.

Police say 'floating suit' helped save snowmobiler's life

First responders say a snowmobiler's buoyant suit may have played a role in his successful rescue from the icy Rideau River in Ottawa's rural south Monday evening.

Snowmobiler goes through ice on Rideau River

A person was rescued by emergency responders after their snowmobile went through the ice in the Rideau River. Ottawa fire, paramedics, police, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Leeds Grenville Fire and paramedics were called to Burritts Rapids on Monday around 6:00 p.m. OPP first responded followed by other rescuers. Firefighters said they were called by the […]