Child rescued from Lake Huron, south of Goderich

(HURON COUNTY, ON) - Monday, June 23, just after Noon, the Huron County OPP Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard in Goderich were called to an incident on Lake Huron.

Emergency responders received information that a child had drifted out from shore while playing on an inflatable ring, near Black's Point Beach, south of Goderich.

Huron OPP marine operators, Canadian Coast Guard personnel, and Huron County Paramedics responded to the area.

The child was located approximately 500-700 metres from the beach and transported safely back to shore. The child was wearing a personal flotation device and was in good health.

The OPP reminds the public that when enjoying the water, pay attention to changing conditions, including high wind, waves, and the undercurrent, each of which can create dangerous and/or life-threatening situations.



A child was rescued from Lake Huron, south of Goderich, Monday afternoon