On Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 2 females and 1 male launched their canoe from Saugeen River Access point #14 (Bruce Road 3) at approximately 8pm. Their intention was to end their trip at Denny’s dam. While en-route their vessel tipped causing the 3 persons to enter the water along with their belongings. The 3 persons were able to get to safety on one of the islands and called 9-1-1.
At 10:06 pm Saugeen Shores Police, Saugeen Shores Fire Department, the Ontario Provincial Police and Bruce County EMS were all dispatched. Through collaborative effort the 3 paddlers were located a short distance away from Denny’s Dam. The paddlers were extracted by SSFD and were medically cleared by EMS with no significant injuries.
The Paddlers were wearing their lifejackets and Police and Fire credit that with allowing the paddlers to make it to safety.
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