(LAKE HURON, ON) – On May 20, 2016 at 7:38 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of 2 teens using kayaks on the waters of Lake Huron that appeared to need help. Officers arrived to find that they had already been helped ashore, but neither had a personal floatation device (PFD). Two 19-year-old males from London, Ontario were charged under the Canada Shipping Act for the safety equipment violation.
The South Bruce OPP is sending a reminder to ensure you have the proper safety equipment on board before you go out on the water. Anyone interested in more information on boating safety can check the Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide online at: www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.crimestoppersgb.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.