An off-duty Peterborough firefighter is being credited with helping to save a swimmer in distress in the Otonabee River on Thursday night.
Peterborough Fire Services Platoon Chief Jeff Guest says a group of people was swimming in the area near Edinburgh Street when a storm blew in.
However, one woman swam further than she was capable of and suddenly struggled in the water.
Around 7:45 p.m., firefighters were called to the scene.
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An off-duty firefighter initiated the response and entered the water, Guest said.
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“He was instrumental in removing the distressed party to the east bank of the river,” stated Guest. “Another individual unknown to PFS also attempted to assist.”
A firefighter rescue boat arrived shortly after as the people made it out of the water. They were assisted by PFS and transported by a boat to a waiting ambulance on the west bank.
The woman was taken to PRHC for assessment and has since been released.
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