CTV News reports:
Residents came to the rescue of the driver of a vehicle that crashed through the ice of the Rideau River in Ottawa’s south end, using kayaks to rescue her from the sinking vehicle.
Emergency crews responded to the incident on the Rideau River in the area of Old Mill Way, near White Horse Park, in Manotick at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Witnesses tell CTV News Ottawa a car driving on the frozen river went through the ice and into the cold water late Sunday afternoon. A photo showed the driver standing on the vehicle as it sank into the water.
Read the full article.
Listener video of a water rescue on the Rideau River in Manotick #ottnews #TheMorningRush @billcarrolltalk pic.twitter.com/81CdtxFSYX
— 580 CFRA (@CFRAOttawa) January 17, 2022
#ottnews pic.twitter.com/Y1FmrpUX5m
— 580 CFRA (@CFRAOttawa) January 17, 2022
She captured the moment with a selfie while people hurried and worried to help her. ??♀️ pic.twitter.com/ML6zWlSa9m
— Lynda Douglas (@MammaMitch) January 17, 2022
Car driving on the ice in Manotick. Went thru the ice. Driver was safely rescued by kayak from neighbours. @ctvottawa pic.twitter.com/N51gHw3ryf
— Lynda Douglas (@MammaMitch) January 16, 2022