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CBS News
12-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
2 men rescued after motorized canoe tips over on Fox River in Elgin, Illinois
This story should serve as a reminder for anyone planning to get into a boat on the water this summer to first put on a life vest. Two men in Elgin, Illinois, northwest of Chicago were wearing their flotation devices when their motorized canoe tipped over on then Fox River Sunday morning. Rescue crews pulled the men to safety in a safe area of the river so they could be helped to shore. One of the men, Charlie Daniels, said he and his friend realized they were in trouble when they felt their canoe start to sink. "It appears that the motor was a little too heavy for the boat," Daniels said, "so when we started out — we went around and gave it some gas — the rear of the motor of the canoe went down, water started coming over the back, and then it was game over." Paramedics checked out Daniel's friend, who was cold after taking an icy plunge. But he was expected to be fine.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Boat capsizes on Fox River near Elgin, 2 rescued
The Brief A boat overturned on the Fox River north of I-90 Sunday morning. Swift action from Elgin fire crews led to the safe rescue of two people. Fire officials credit life jackets for preventing injuries. CHICAGO - Two people were rescued after a boat capsized in the Fox River near Elgin on Sunday morning. What we know Emergency crews responded around 8:11 a.m. to a call for a water rescue in the Fox River just north of Interstate 90, according to a statement from the Elgin Fire Department. A rescue diver was deployed within two minutes of arriving on the scene, and a rescue boat stationed near the library was on the water heading north less than seven minutes after dispatch, the statement said. Two people wearing personal flotation devices were found clinging to the overturned boat. With help from others on the riverbank, the diver brought both individuals to shore within 10 minutes of entering the water. Neither person required hospital care, officials said. What they're saying Elgin Fire Chief Robert Cagann used the incident to highlight the importance of water safety. He urged anyone canoeing, kayaking or rafting to wear a personal flotation device, as these types of watercraft are prone to capsizing. He also reminded the public that children under 13 are required to wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. The Source Details of this story were provided by the Elgin Fire Department in a press release.
