White water rescue by off-duty firefighter

An off-duty firefighter who was kayaking was able to safely bring someone who had fallen into the water without a life jacket to shore.
That’s according to Haliburton Highlands OPP who says a call came in last Thursday (Jul 4) afternoon about someone who had fallen into the water at Minden Wild Water Preserve and was swept away by the current.
Officials say thee person was located by the firefighter, before being transported to a medical facility and treated for minor injuries.
Police remind all outdoor enthusiasts to be diligent about safety whether on land or on water – and to always wear a life jacket.
Bradley Aubin
Bradley Aubinhttp://www.mynorthbaynow.com
Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, e-mail baubin@vistaradio.ca.

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