Ottawa Fire Services' water rescue team successfully rescued a paddle boarder in distress near the Deschênes Rapids on Friday afternoon. The individual, who was not wearing a personal floatation device, had fallen into the rapids but was uninjured. This incident highlights the risks of water activities and the importance of PFDs.
Ottawa firefighters rescue paddle boarder in distress near Deschênes Rapids
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Ottawa Fire Services' water rescue team successfully rescued a paddle boarder in distress near the Deschênes Rapids on Friday afternoon. The individual, who was not wearing a personal floatation device, had fallen into the rapids but was uninjured. This incident highlights the risks of water activities and the importance of PFDs.
- 1 Gatineau fire department called Ottawa Fire Services at 1:16 p.m. Friday
- 2 Water Rescue Teams dispatched and launched boat
- 3 Paddle boarder quickly located after having fallen into the rapids
- 4 Team reached the paddle boarder at around 1:45 p.m.
- 5 Individual brought into a water rescue boat and returned to Britannia Beach
- Paddle boarder rescued uninjured
- Reminder of water safety risks and importance of PFDs
What: Ottawa Fire Services rescued a paddle boarder who was in distress and had fallen into the Deschênes Rapids.
When: Friday afternoon, around 1:16 p.m. (call received) and 1:45 p.m. (rescue reached the person) (July 11, 2025)
Where: Near Deschênes Rapids, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, returning to Britannia Beach
Why: The paddle boarder was struggling with the rapids and was not wearing a personal floatation device.
How: Ottawa Fire Services dispatched Water Rescue Teams, launched a rescue boat, located the individual, and brought them back to shore.