3 rescued from Ottawa River after falling out of boat
The Ottawa Fire Services say they received a 911 call reporting the incident in the Shirley's Bay area at approximately 5:23 p.m.
On arrival, a water rescue team was launched to assist the individuals in the water, who were all wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs).
All three individuals were pulled out of the water just under 20 minutes after falling in, the fire service said in a news release.
An Ottawa paramedics spokesperson says an ambulance was called to the scene but no injuries were reported.
On late Friday evening, crews rescued a kayaker who got stuck for around three hours near Shirley's Bay.
Ottawa firefighters have been busy assisting swimmers and boaters in distress this summer, notably around the Deschênes Rapids.
Officials have been urging residents to stay safe by always wearing a lifejacket or PFD on or near waterways.
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