near drowning
Man drowns at residential building in Mississauga
Paramedics said they received a call at 11:47 a.m. for reports of a drowning at a residential building in the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue. Continue reading
Father dies, children still in critical condition after drowning incident at Courts of St. James pool
A man has died and his two sons are still fighting for their lives after a drowning incident at an apartment complex pool Sunday evening. Continue reading
Near double-drowning at Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton
Police and paramedics were called to the facility on Ellis Avenue just before 8 p.m. Friday. Continue reading
Man charged after near-drowning in Lake St. Clair
Police say the man who nearly drowned was transported to hospital in serious condition, but has since been released from hospital with improved health. Continue reading
Near-drowning in Lake St. Clair sends one to hospital
The individual was pulled from the water and brought to shore, but due to the darkness, the group had to wait until morning to be rescued, officers said. Continue reading
Mother, 4 kids, saved from waters off Cape Breton by passersby
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
“They were quite far out when I heard them. They were all clinging to the inner tubes and an air mattress.” Continue reading
Coast Guard in Cobourg rescue boy in distress, stranded sailboat
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
Emergency workers responded to a near-drowning and a motorcycle crash, while the local Coast Guard branch in Cobourg was called on to help a stranded sailboat. Continue reading
16-year-old hailed a ‘hero’ after likely saving man’s life in Otonabee River
16-year-old Ryan McIlwain was getting some fresh air on his work break from Lakefield Foodland when he heard cries for help along the Otonabee River. Continue reading
Teen in critical condition after being found unconscious in Montreal public pool
Police said a passerby spotted the teen in the pool at the Complexe aquatique Marcelin-Wilson at around 11 p.m. on Saturday and dialed 911. Continue reading
Teen lifeguard saves man from North Saskatchewan River near Devon
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Rebecka Blackburn was with her mother and her mother’s friends Wednesday night near the Devon boat launch when they noticed a man in his late 20s in the North Saskatchewan River. Continue reading