Water Rescue
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Bow River water rescues climb amid hot temperaturesRescues happen all over the Bow River but the Calgary Fire Department says many of the calls come from Harvie Passage, an area meant for kayakers, with man-made rapids.CanadaJul 11
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Rescue of intoxicated man who fell into Lynn Canyon waters prompts warningDistrict of North Vancouver firefighters responded to the '30-foot pool' at Lynn Canyon Saturday night after a man who 'had consumed a fair amount of alcohol' fell into the water.CanadaJul 7
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Off-duty firefighter helps rescue woman after fall into river in Minden, Ont.: policeOPP say an off-duty firefighter kayaking at the Minden Wild Water Preserve and Rapids rescued a woman who'd fallen in the water and been carried away by the current.CanadaJul 5
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Man dies in hospital after being pulled from Little Lake in Peterborough: policeOn Sunday around 5:15 p.m., emergency crews were called to Beavermead Park for reports of a missing person among a group of swimmers. Police say the man died in hospital on Monday.CanadaJun 25
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Swimmer pulled from Little Lake at Beavermead Park in Peterborough, Ont.Emergency crews were called to Beavermead Park around 5 p.m. when a swimmer went missing in Little Lake. The person was located and rushed to hospital.CanadaJun 23
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Lethbridge water rescue team provides safety tips for river usersWater levels are high on the Old Man River due to spring run-off and recent rain, with a variety of dangerous debris creating potential hazards for river users.EnvironmentMay 16
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Winnipeg first responders make water rescue from fast-moving Assiniboine RiverThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service sent crews to the Donald Street Bridge where they were able to rescue the person, who was being pulled toward the Red River by the current.CanadaMay 6
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Boy’s body pulled from Lake Ontario after friend, passerby tried to save himToronto police say the body of a 14-year-old boy was recovered after a several hours of search and rescue in the water at Ashbridges Bay Park.CanadaApr 15
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Off-road vehicle falls through ice on Lake Simcoe, 3 people rescuedAn off-road vehicle fell through the ice between Beaverton and Brechin on the east side of Lake Simcoe. Occupants of the vehicle called 911 and were rescued, police say.FireJan 31
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18-year-old dies after collision sends vehicle through ice on Keating ChannelEmergency officials in Toronto say one person has died and another is in hospital after a collision sent one car into the Keating Channel Saturday morning.CrimeJan 20
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