Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Canadian Press
The Canadian Press
National

Search underway for 20-year-old swimmer swept away by rapids in Ottawa River

RENFREW, Ont. — A search is underway for a 20-year-old swimmer after police say he was swept away by rapids in the Ottawa River.

Ontario Provincial Police say divers and a helicopter were still searching for the man on Saturday morning after he failed to return to shore the night before.

They say he and another man were caught in rapids while swimming near Renfrew, Ont., in the Ottawa Valley on Friday evening.

Police say the other swimmer managed to make it back to shore and called for help.

They say emergency workers were assisted by two infrared-equipped helicopters in their initial search for the man, but he could not be found.

They say they will provide updates as the search effort continues.

The Canadian Press

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.