Ottawa River Rescue

• Fishing boat helps rescue sailors stranded in Ottawa River rapids

  Water rescue crews say a catamaran sailboat overturned in the Ottawa River on Thursday, leaving two boaters in lifejackets stranded until a passing fishing boat saved them.

  News

  Jun 24, 2021
  
• Bodies of 2 missing Ottawa River fishermen recovered: police

  The weekend-long search for two missing fishermen along the Ottawa River ended Monday evening when police said they found a second body.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2020
  
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• 2 men rescued after fishing boat sinks on Ottawa River

  Two men in their 30s were rescued after their boat sank on the Ottawa River Thursday, according to water rescue crews.

  Health

  Jul 24, 2020
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• Fire chief credited with heroic rescue after car plunges into Ottawa River

  Sector Chief Bill Bell of the Ottawa Fire Service is being credited with rescuing a woman from her car after it plunged into the river over the weekend.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2020
• 7 people rescued after boat catches fire on Ottawa River: firefighters

  Ottawa Fire Services say they received multiple 911 calls reporting a boat on fire mid-river between Gatineau and Ottawa.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2019
• Ottawa firefighters, paramedics rescue man who fell into river after being struck by metal beam

  According to paramedics and fire officials, the man sustained head and rib injuries and is currently in serious but stable condition.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2019
• Ottawa fire responds to 2 water rescues, 2 fires Monday evening

  Two water rescues and two fires kept Ottawa Fire Services busy on Monday evening, officials say.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2019