Leave the floaties on the shore, says Lifesaving Society, as OPP say they’ve seen an increase in calls involving inflatables floating into waterways
Anyone heading out on the water this long weekend is being urged to leave their floaties on the shore.
Stephanie Bakalar, corporate communications manager for the organization that works to prevent drowning, says inflatables may be popular but are meant for pools or to be secured firmly to a dock. Ontario Parks say lakes and rivers are unpredictable due to strong currents, waves and winds, making it easy for inflatables to drift into deep waters.
Earlier this week, Hamilton police found the body of a 14-year-old boy who went missing in Lake Ontario after a group of youth took an inflatable out on the water.
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