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Home My WebLink AboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-04-26, Page 10• NEW LISTING 10 Signal Star • Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Enjoy your pursuits but please do them responsibly (HURON COUNTY, ON) - With the arrival of above average temperatures and sunny skies this past week- end many Huron County residents and visitors found their way outdoors and engaged in some of their favourite outdoor pursuits. Enjoying your favourite outdoor activity is certainly encouraged but doing it in a safe and responsible manner can mean the difference between a great day spent outdoors or a day marred by injury or death. I-luron.County Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to ALWAYS THINK SAFETY FIRST following a weekend that turned deadly on Huron's waterways and roadways. Two canoeing incidents occurred over the weekend. The first incident occurred last week when a 23 -year-old male lost his life while canoe- ing down the Nine Mile River. His canoe overturned when it struck a deadfall and he ultimately drowned to death. The male was not. wearing a life jacket or a per- sonal floatation device. The second canoeing inci- dent occurred Saturday April 8 on the Maitland River. Two intoxicated males in their early. 20>s were paddling down the fast flowing river when they also hit a deadfall in the water and overturned their canoe. Fortunately, the males were wearing personal floatation devices (PFD) and they stayed afloat in the water. coLCIweu. 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The canoers were eventually located and successfully res- cued around 7:30'p.m. Both males were completely under- dressed and unprepared for the water conditions. They were transported to hospital and were treated for hypothermia Cold waters are dangerous and it is especially important to wear a PFD during cold -water seasons - it can make an unex- pected nexpected mishap survivable. Make sure you are well dressed and consider taking a few extra warming items on board. Hypothermia is a partic- ularly significant risk right now. Boaters and those working and playing near the water need to remember - the colder the water, the less res cue time there is! Before heading out, it isessential to do a thorough check of your vessel to ensure you have all your required and recom- mended safety equipment. A pair of incidents involving all -terrain vehicles (ATVs) also occurred in Huron County over the weekend, both incidents involved operators that failed to think safety first. On Sunday, April 9, shortly before 5:00 p.m. police learned of a collision involving a side-by-side utility vehicle (UTV). Officers learned the driver was travelling along the shoul- der of Maitland Block. Road when the rear cargo bucket released and three young pas- sengers fell out onto the ground. The three young ladies, all in their early 20)s, sustained non -life threatening injuries. Neither the driver, nor his four passengers were wearing helmets: Just over an hour later on Hern Line in South Huron officers responded to a call of an overturned ATV'down in the deep ditch. Upon arrival police located a 42 -year-old male that had sustained minor injuries. The Ale photo As the weather improves, the OPP urge people to enjoy outdoor activities in a safe and responsible manner to avoid injury or death. male was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash however he had been drinking alcohol. "Unfortunately we still see too many young people engag- ing in risky and dangerous behavior. Whether it is failing to wear the required safety equipment or making the decision to operate a vehicle or vessel after consuming alco- hol, these are ricks that are unnecessary," said Huron OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Jason Younan. "The eventson the week- end eekend should be a reminder to everyone that sometimes unnecessary risks can lead to life -changing or fatal events. Please adopt a safety con- scious mindset and always think about your safety first" IIIIIIIIIIIIuuIUIII ROYAL LEPAGE YEARS �IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII st 11113 HeartlandRealty 100 indepoderliir Owned and ()waled co Helping you is what we do. OFFICE 519-524-6789 33 Hamilton St.. Goderich To view all our listings go to: www.rlpheartland.ca Kathy Dawson** 519.524.6789 (off.) 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