The Ottawa police recovered a young man from the Rideau River. The man reportedly drowned while swimming with his friends.
Unforeseen watery ordeal
The members of the Ottawa police’s dive, marine and trails unit searched the water in search of the man, who was believed to be in his late teens or early 20s near the intersection of Prince of Wales Drive and Fisher Avenue. The search attempt turned into recovery after a few hours after the 911 call came in around noon.
The police pulled the body from the water and identified it shortly. They are in the process of notifying the next of kin of the young man.
A section of the Rideau River was closed to boat traffic as the firefighters and police investigate the scene. Boat traffic has been blocked from the Rideau River between Hunt Club and Hog’s Back roads.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that can save a life. It is recommended to enroll in a first aid course to be prepared in case of emergencies.
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