Hikers Took To The Icy Waters To Avoid A Bear

(Municipality of Trent Lakes, ON) – Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called just before 2:00pm today to assist a couple being followed by a bear in Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park.

The couple were walking in the area of Mississauga Dam Road and Fire Route 130 when they noticed a bear following them. To avoid the bear, the couple entered the icy waters of the Mississauga River, clung to a log and managed to call 911 for assistance.

Using GPS coordinates; OPP officers located the hikers in the water just before 3:00pm and brought them out to a waiting ambulance. Once they were checked over by paramedics; they headed home uninjured.

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

Peterborough County OPP values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.stopcrimehere.ca or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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