Police close Rideau River boat access due to possible drowning

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Police closed boat access on the Rideau River between Hunt Club Road and Hog’s Back Tuesday afternoon as they investigate a possible drowning.

Ottawa police said the operation began following calls reporting a swimmer was “in distress.”

Boat Traffic on Rideau River is closed between HuntClub and Hogs Back. @MDTOttawaPolice @OttFire investigating a possible drowning. #ottnews

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) July 18, 2017
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Police set up a command post on Prince of Wales Drive south of Hunt Club Road.

Ottawa Paramedic Services were also on the scene.

Our Marine Paramedics are onsite on Rideau River supporting @OttawaPolice after possible drowning. Boaters, avoid area north of Hunt-Club. pic.twitter.com/qvcYN7jiZU

— Ottawa Paramedic Svc (@OttawaParamedic) July 18, 2017
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Ottawa fire rescue boats searched an area above and below a railroad bridge in the area with no success.

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