The 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.
Winnipeggers are being urged to use caution around waterways after WFPS crews rescued a person from the Assiniboine River Sunday evening.A person was sent to hospital in critical condition Sunday night after being rescued from strong currents on the Assiniboine River . says they got the call around 5:30 p.m., and 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.
Not only is it cold, but it can be extremely fast-moving, and could contain unseen debris that could make the situation even more dangerous. “Don’t panic. You need to keep your wits about you, you need to be thinking about what you’re going to do,” he said. Love said getting your head above the current, and positioning yourself to float feet-first is also important.
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