US Edition
23 fishermen rescued when ice shelf broke from Georgian Bay shore: police
Record warmth and rain caused the ice shelf to break and drift two kilometres, leading to a life-threatening rescue of 23 fishermen with minor injuries, police said.
- On Sunday, Ontario Provincial Police reported 23 people were rescued after an ice shelf in Georgian Bay separated from shore, with all airlifted back by approximately 2:30 p.m.
- Winds and current moved the ice shelf approximately two kilometres from shore, splitting it into sections and causing partial submersion near Balmy Beach, north of Owen Sound, Ont.
- Emergency responders from OPP aviation and marine units and local fire departments across the Georgian Triangle coordinated the rescue, with two helicopters transporting people and Cobble Beach Golf Course supporting aviation and triage.
- Provincial police warned this became a life-threatening situation for several people due to hypothermia and reported minor injuries including hypothermia among those rescued.
- Shortly before 12 p.m., members from the Grey-Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a report of stranded people, and provincial police said 'All are expected to make a full recovery.' praising 'Great teamwork and a quick response by all involved.
59 Articles
59 Articles
‘We’re stuck on this big chunk of ice’: 23 anglers plucked from ice near Owen Sound
“The water is opening up, the ice is opening,” were the words an out of breath Kevin Fox was screaming as he was literally running for his life, Sunday afternoon, off the shores of Owen Sound.
Police Rescue 23 Fishermen After Ice Shelf Broke Away From Ontario’s Georgian Bay Shore
The Ontario Provincial Police rescued 23 fishermen this weekend after the ice shelf they were standing on broke away from the shore, stranding them in the middle of Georgian Bay. Officers responded to reports of several people stranded two kilometres from shore after the ice shelf detached from the Balmy Beach coastline north of Owen Sound, Ont., just before noon on March 8, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said in a social media post. The fi…
Dramatic Ice Rescue: 23 Stranded on Georgian Bay
Over 20 people were rescued from an ice shelf in Georgian Bay, Ontario, after the shelf drifted and split. Emergency services, including police aviation and marine units, facilitated the evacuation, resulting in minor injuries like hypothermia. The operation concluded safely with all individuals airlifted to shore.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
