The Ontario chapter of the Lifesaving Society said floaties pose a risk when taken out by swimmers in waterways.
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“They’ve really done a good job marketing these floaties and creating them to look fun and that’s fine for a pool environment,” Bakalar said. “But what people don’t realize is that when you take those into an open-water environment you’re going to get pulled by the wind very quickly.” Based on most recent data from the office of Ontario’s chief coroner, the Lifesaving Society said 46% of drownings happen in lakes and ponds.There have been a lot of instances this summer of people on floaties without life-jackets, creating a dangerous situation, Bakalar said.
OPP Sgt. Byron Newell, a team leader in the east region, said police have seen an increase in calls involving inflatables floating into waterways and away from safe swim areas.
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