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Warning issued about water safety as temperatures rises

You’re being urged to be cautious around all bodies of water and to stay off the ice as the temperature turns warmer.

It comes after Stratford firefighters practiced ice rescue techniques on the Avon River on Monday.

Officials say the hands-on training exercises involved a number of simulated scenarios in which one or two people had fallen through the ice, and could not climb out on their own.

Firefighters use specialized gear, including rescue suits, ropes, throw bags, rescue rings and sleds to help pull the individuals from the icy water.

 

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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