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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Toronto man drowns while kayaking in Wasaga Beach: OPP
Social Sharing Police are investigating after a man died in a drowning incident in Wasaga Beach, Ont., a town about 20 kilometres northwest of Barrie. Ontario Provincial Police say emergency services responded to a residence on River Road East in Wasaga Beach at approximately 1:05 p.m. after reports of a missing kayaker. They say a 24-year-old man from Toronto had been kayaking with two others when their boat overturned. The Wasaga Beach Fire Department located the man and started resuscitation efforts before he was taken to hospital and later pronounced dead. Police have not released the man's identity out of respect for his family. In an unrelated incident, a three-year-old also drowned on Saturday in Long Sault, Ont., about 100 kilometres southeast of Ottawa.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
OPP investigating drowning of 24-year-old in Wasaga Beach
An Ontario Provincial Police vehicle is parked at the Huronia West detachment. Huronia West OPP are investigating a drowning incident in the Town of Wasaga Beach. According to the OPP, the incident happened on July 26, just after 1:00 p.m. when emergency services responded to call of a missing kayaker around the area of River Road East. a 24-year-old male was kayaking with two other people when the kayak overturned. Police say two people resurfaced while one person did not. The Wasaga Beach Fire Department located and recovered the missing person and started resuscitation efforts and was transported to the hospital but was later pronounced dead. The investigation remains ongoing and the OPP are asking anyone with information to call Huronia West OPP.
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Search and Rescue describes efforts to find missing kayaker
Luc Bourgeois was last seen on Thursday afternoon kayaking off the coast at Shediac. RCMP called in Tri-County Search and Rescue on Friday to assist.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Search continues for missing kayaker in New Brunswick
Chloe Allain is pictured at the Point-du-Chene Wharf on July 25, 2025. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic) The search for a missing kayaker in the Shediac, N.B., area continued Friday morning. Maj. Trevor Ackland, a spokesperson for the Joint Task Atlantic/Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax, said family members of the missing person contacted the Coast Guard on Thursday around 3 p.m. saying a family member went out on a yellow kayak, but did not return. 'Multiple agencies are involved, including Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax, the RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard and civilian volunteers,' said Ackland in an email. Chloe Allain was handing out flyers on the Pointe-du-Chene Wharf for her missing cousin Luc Bourgeois on Friday. Allain said her cousin left the wharf Thursday morning and his kayak and life jacket were later found near Caissie-Cape. She said search and rescue teams starting looking for the 34-year-old right away. Luc Bourgeois Luc Bourgeois (right) is pictured. (Source: Facebook/Chloé Allain) 'They looked all night,' said Allain. Allain said a lot of friends and family are also actively searching for Bourgeois. Luc Bourgeois search A group of people are pictured during the search for missing kayaker Luc Bourgeois. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic) 'Everybody who can help and wants to help is helping,' said Allain. 'Everybody is looking, and I truly believe we are going to find him.' Canadian Coast Guard vehicle A Canadian Coast Guard vehicle is pictured at the Shediac Yacht Club in Shediac, N.B. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic) Just after noon, Allain posted an update on Facebook. 'We are still actively searching for Luc. His kayak, life jacket and phone have been found, but key things like his fishing gear, sandals, and swimsuit are still missing,' she posted. Shediac The water off Shediac, N.B., is pictured. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic) More to come… For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
6 days ago
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- CTV News
Air force helicopter rescues stranded Sudbury kayakers
A 6:43 a.m. Wednesday morning, a helicopter from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Canadian Forces Base Trenton successfully airlifted the two men to safety. Two people kayaking on the Onaping River, north of Levack on Tuesday had to be rescued after taking a wrong turn and getting trapped by a waterfall. Greater Sudbury Police were alerted when a resident contacted them at 11:30 p.m. 'reporting two overdue kayakers who had departed around 1:30 p.m. and had not been heard from since.' 'After several unsuccessful attempts to contact them, the caller reached out to police for assistance,' police said in a news release Wednesday. The emergency communications centre was able to contact one of the kayakers by cellphone. 'He reported that they had taken a wrong turn on the river and were forced to go ashore due to an impassable waterfall,' police said. 'Upon assessment, it was determined that the kayakers were surrounded by fast-moving water to the north and south, with a waterfall immediately to their south. The surrounding terrain consisted of dense forest and swamp, with no accessible trails.' — Greater Sudbury Police Police responded to the area after the communications centre was able to pinpoint their location using the What3Words geolocation app. 'Upon assessment, it was determined that the kayakers were surrounded by fast-moving water to the north and south, with a waterfall immediately to their south,' police said. 'The surrounding terrain consisted of dense forest and swamp, with no accessible trails. Due to the challenging conditions of the area, a decision was made to request aerial extraction.' A 6:43 a.m. Wednesday morning, a helicopter from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron from Canadian Forces Base Trenton successfully airlifted the two men to safety. 'Both individuals were located in good health and did not require medical attention,' police said. 'The Greater Sudbury Police Service extends sincere thanks to the individual who reported the kayakers missing. Your vigilance played a critical role in ensuring their safe return.' In light of the incident, police remind people heading outdoors to take precautions. 'Inform someone of your destination, route and expected return time,' police said. 'Ensure your equipment is in good working order and that you know how to use it. Pack essentials: water, snacks, first aid supplies and activity-specific gear.' It's also important to bring extra batteries for flashlights and GPS devices and keep your phone charged and powered on. Should you get lost or disoriented in a safe location, stay put – this greatly increases your chances of being found quickly.
