More military personnel are on their way to Ontario cottage country to provide support as the area grapples with ongoing flooding.
Graydon Smith, mayor of Bracebridge, Ont., says 30 more military members will join the 60 that arrived the area on Sunday.
The Muskoka District has declared a state of emergency as spring runoff and heavy rainfalls drive water levels up to historic highs in parts of cottage country. "We were very pleased to see support from our Canadian military," he said. "We appreciate it greatly, and you're making a profound difference to the folks here in Bracebridge."
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