A close call for three teens on Lake of the Woods west of Kenora. OPP say the girls were in a boat heading to camp when the 16-year-old driver lost control. A 15-year-old was thrown into the water and was struck by the prop of the motor. The operators managed to get the boat under control and rescued the girl. They got her back to mainland where they met police and ambulance. The girl was transferred to Hospital with injuries to her neck and head. OPP say that although life jackets were in the boat, none of the girls were wearing them at the time.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Boating accident in Kenora
A close call for three teens on Lake of the Woods west of Kenora. OPP say the girls were in a boat heading to camp when the 16-year-old driver lost control. A 15-year-old was thrown into the water and was struck by the prop of the motor. The operators managed to get the boat under control and rescued the girl. They got her back to mainland where they met police and ambulance. The girl was transferred to Hospital with injuries to her neck and head. OPP say that although life jackets were in the boat, none of the girls were wearing them at the time.