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Search underway for 2 swimmers missing near Bate Island
OttawaEmergency crews are searching for two adult swimmers who disappeared Friday night near Bate Island, Ottawa police say.2 adults disappeared Friday evening, Ottawa police sayCBC News · Posted: Jul 31, 2020 8:57 PM ET | Last Updated: August 1Fire crews search the Ottawa River near Bate Island for two missing swimmers on July 31, 2020.…
Emergency crews are searching for two adult swimmers who disappeared Friday night near Bate Island, Ottawa police say.
2 adults disappeared Friday evening, Ottawa police say
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Emergency crews are searching for two adult swimmers who disappeared Friday night near Bate Island, Ottawa police say.
Police said just before 8:40 p.m. that a “multi-agency water search” involving fire departments from both Ottawa and Gatineau were taking part in the rescue.
Ottawa paramedics said the call came in about one hour earlier.
At least a half dozen divers and three dive boats could be seen in the Ottawa River near the island, a popular picnic spot, according to a CBC reporter on scene.
There were also at least 10 police vehicles on the island as of 9 p.m., along with multiple ambulances and fire trucks.
Crews could also be seen searching near Lemieux Island to the east.
With files from the CBC's Amanda Pfeffer and Brian Morris
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