2024-01-08 17:17:50
An Ottawa driver had help from a good Samaritan to get to safety following his vehicle went through the ice on the Ottawa River over the weekend.
Ottawa firefighters responded to the scene near Dunrobin and Opeongo roads following receiving a call late Saturday followingnoon regarding a vehicle that had entered the river and broken ice.
The driver – who was the only occupant of the car – had been helped by a civilian and found himself safe and sound on the bank, firefighters said on X. He was not injured during the events.
However, the authorities were able to notice the vehicle almost submerged in the ice of the river almost 30 meters from the bank, according to the fire safety service of the federal capital.
At approx. 16:18 yesterday, our Ice Rescue Teams were dispatched to the area of Dunrobin Rd & Opeongo Rd when a vehicle drove onto the river and broke through the ice. While responding, we received an update that the lone occupant driving the vehicle was helped by a civilian and… pic.twitter.com/YkNUKqDSzi
— Ottawa Fire Services (@OttFire) January 6, 2024
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