2nd swimmer in critical condition after weekend water incident on Lake Huron
A 50-year-old is in critical condition
A swimmer was transported to hospital in critical condition over the weekend after bystanders reported a person in distress in Lake Huron.
Lambton OPP said they and other first responders attended Pinery Provincial Park on Saturday just after 5 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive swimmer.
"Investigation determined that the individual had been swimming in Lake Huron when they went into distress," OPP said in a statement Monday. "Good Samaritans assisted in bringing the swimmer to shore and immediately began administering CPR until emergency responders arrived and took over care."
A 50-year-old from Hannon, Ont., which is near Hamilton, was taken to hospital in critical condition. The investigation continues, but police say they want to thank members of the public who assisted before emergency personnel arrived on scene.
"Lake Huron is a beautiful but powerful body of water, and conditions can change quickly," OPP said. "No matter your swimming abilities, safety should always come first. Always wear a life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) when swimming in open water. Life jackets save lives."
It's the second incident in Lake Huron that police reported Monday. Earlier in the day, they said another swimmer remained in critical condition after nearly drowning at Canatara Beach.