Media Release May 31, 2025 - Water Rescue

Water Rescue

On Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at 6:05 PM, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service responded to an urgent call for help after a bystander witnessed a male jump off of a Water Street bridge in Lindsay, ON into the Scugog River.  The complainant then advised that the male was floating downstream and could be heard yelling for help.

Police responded immediately and observed a male struggling to stay afloat in the middle of the river.

Two officers immediately entered into the cold water and swam out to the male with ropes and floatation devices, while assisting officers pulled the male and the rescuing officers back to safety. Once on shore, the male placed in the recovery position to await paramedics who arrived shortly after and began to treat the male for hypothermia. 

The male victim was then transported to the Ross Memorial Hospital for further medical treatment.  The rescuing officers were also transported to hospital for treatment and later released.