Provincial police say they have charged a man with accessory to murder after the fact in relation to a death in northern Ontario earlier this month. An Ontario Provincial Police patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
Provincial police say they have charged a man with accessory to murder after the fact in relation to a death in northern Ontario earlier this month. An Ontario Provincial Police patch is seen in Ottawa, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.
PORT DOVER - A swimmer has been rescued from a potential drowning incident in Lake Erie thanks to the actions of a 12-year-old family member.
Ontario Provincial Police say officers were called to Port Dover Beach on Saturday afternoon to treat a 65-year-old man who experienced a medical episode while swimming.
Police say the swimmer’s 12-year-old family member recognized signs of distress and pulled the swimmer back to shore.
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They say a nearby bystander performed CPR and successfully revived the man once back on shore.
The swimmer was taken to hospital where no serious injuries were reported.
The OPP commends the “swift and courageous actions” of the young rescuer and bystander and reminds the public to be vigilant while swimming.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 5, 2025.
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