Boat in Distress - South Sask. River
Incident Number:
S2613608
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
911 callers reported boat in distress on river between University Bridge and the Weir.
Action(s) Taken:
- Water rescue boat, one engine company and battalion chief responded to South Sask. River.
- 911 caller reported boat being carried downriver with boat operator unable to start outboard engine.
- Boat operator was able to contact Fire Dispatch Centre and Engine Company Captain for instructions.
- SFD Water Rescue boat with water rescue personnel was launched.
- Boat operator "threw anchor" to slow boat and was able to restart outboard engine.
- SFD Water Rescue boat accompanied boat to boat launch
- SFD Deputy Fire Chief Thody issued a River Warning news release @ 1254 pm
- South Sask. River flows in excess of 700 cubic meters per second. River will rise 60 cm/2 feet above normal.
- SFD will not deploy rescue divers above 450 cubic meters per second
More Information:
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.