Man charged after near-drowning in Ont. lake

August 28, 2018

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Police say the man who nearly drowned was transported to hospital in serious condition, but has since been released from hospital with improved health.

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Police say the person who practically drowned was transported to hospital in critical situation, however has since been launched from hospital with improved well being.

Chatham-Kent OPP have charged a person after his pal practically drowned in Lake St. Clair, close to Chatham-Kent.

Based on police, two males determined to exit boating round 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, after a day of consuming with buddies. Police say neither had been sporting their life jackets out on the lake.

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Round 11 p.m., one man fell into the water and ended up going beneath, stated Chatham-Kent OPP.

Police say it was at this level that the opposite man jumped into the water to avoid wasting him, inflicting the boat to float down the channel and get misplaced.

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Based on police, each males managed to make it to shore, nevertheless it wasn’t till 6:30 a.m. Friday that Walpole Island First Nation Police, Chatham-Kent Police Service and Chatham-Kent Hearth and Emergency Companies discovered the lacking boaters.

Police say the person who practically drowned was transported to hospital in critical situation, however has since been launched from hospital with improved well being.

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On Tuesday, police stated they charged the boat proprietor, a 35-year-old Wallaceburg man, with failure to take all cheap steps to make sure security of the craft and individuals on board.

Police wish to remind boaters to remain protected out on the waterways and to comply with correct guidelines and rules.