2 Campers Rescued From Algonquin Park After Severe Thunderstorm Saturday Night

OPP rescue woman, injured son from Algonquin park during storm

Major thunderstorms with strong winds rolled through and a tree fell on their tent, leaving the 13-year-old with serious injuries

Weekend storm topples trees, traps campers at northern Ontario parks

A couple from Sudbury, Ont., say they're still reeling after surviving a severe weekend storm in northern Ontario that toppled trees and trapped campers in two provincial parks.

2 campers rescued from Algonquin Park after severe thunderstorm Saturday night

Ontario Provincial Police are praising an “amazing joint-services” operation to rescue a mother and her 13-year-old son from an isolated area of Algonquin Provincial Park this weekend.

Hundreds of campers stranded in Algonquin Park by flash floods

As power outages persist and cell towers fail, officials warn that help may not be available for those who venture onto damaged roads throughout the region.

‘Amazing joint-services rescue’: OPP, Renfrew County Paramedics, park rangers work together to rescue young camper injured in storm

Crews are being praised for their hard work and dedication displayed during a dramatic rescue during the severe storm this weekend.  “An amazing joint-services rescue this weekend in an extremely isolated area of Algonquin Provincial Park,” reads an OPP press release. “A mother and young son had been camping when major thunderstorms with strong winds rolled through the area Saturday night. A tree fell on their tent and the 13-year-old was left w…

Trat officials work to ease ferry access to Koh Chang amid flash flood disruptions

Trat officials work to ease Koh Chang ferry access after heavy flooding disrupts key roads and bridges on 22 June. TRAT, Thailand – Local officials in Trat province sprang into action on Sunday morning (22 June) to ensure continued access to ferry piers servicing Koh Chang, after hours of heavy rain triggered flash flooding in key travel corridors. The deluge, which began before dawn and lasted more than three hours, affected large areas in Khao…