OPP CONTINUE TO REMIND BOATERS TO WEAR A LIFE JACKET
(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY, ON) – Earlier this afternoon, members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a dangerous marine incident near Brandy’s Island on the waters of Georgian Bay.
On May 21, 2026 at approximately 2:15 p.m., officers were dispatched after a vessel operator was ejected into the water . The vessel continued in motion in a circular pattern and subsequently struck the individual in the water.
The operator, a 57 year-old male, was transported to a local hospital by Muskoka EMS and was treated for minor injuires. Officers were assisted on scene by the Georgian Bay Township Fire Department. Emergency responders were able to successfully stop the vessel, and no additional injuries were reported. (photo taken after boater removed from the water)
The Southern Georgian Bay OPP reminds all boaters that wearing a properly fitted and approved life jacket is critical for safety on the water. With water temperatures still cold this time of year, the risk of cold-water shock and rapid hypothermia is significant. Emergencies can happen in an instant-even to experienced boaters. Wearing a life jacket can significantly increase your chances of survival.
