PFDs A Must, Even When Close To Shore
Here's why
OPP with a reminder to wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when playing in lakes and bays – young children in particular – noting how quickly conditions can change.
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Officers say 4-year-old and a 6-year-old were swept out into Georgian Bay last weekend by a strong offshore wind. They had been playing on inflatable toys close to shore.
Neither was wearing a PFD.
The OPP Marine Unit brought them safely back to shore.
banner image – Mike Raybourne via Flickr
