OPP responds to vessel taking on water, 'the only lifejacket that will save your life is the one you're wearing'
Police say the help of a civilian vessel resulted in no injuries (Source: OPP)
South Bruce OPP are issuing a reminder to boaters that “the only lifejacket that will save your life is the one you're wearing” following the response to a vessel in distress on the waters of the Saugeen River today.
OPP Marine Unit responded to the mouth of the river in Southampton in response to a vessel that was taking on water, and had lost power.
With the assistance of a civilian boat, the water logged vessel was brought to safety, and thankfully nobody was injured.
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