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Six people rescued after sailboat loses power

Historically low water levels plague boaters, shipping companies

Two springs ago, the Ottawa River was at catastrophic flood levels. This year's historic-low water level is blamed on drought, a relatively light winter snowfall and an early spring thaw.

Historically low water levels plague boaters, shipping companies

Paddleboarders rescued from Deschenes Rapids

  OTTAWA Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) says two paddleboarders are safe after being rescued from the Deschenes Rapids on Sunday. In a release, OFS said a strong current caught the pair and swept them into the rapids. They managed to tie themselves to each other and a nearby buoy while they waited for help. Firefighters launched a water rescue boat and brought the paddleboarders back to the Nepean Sailing Club safely. No injuries have been reported but paramedics assessed the two at the scene. OFS is reminding anyone taking to the water to always wear a lifejacket or other personal floatation device and to tell others where you re going and when you plan to return.

Firefighters rescue paddleboarders swept into Deschênes rapids

Article content Two paddleboarders escaped injury Sunday after their boards were swept into the Deschênes rapids on the Ottawa River. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene after getting 911 calls at about noon. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or Firefighters rescue paddleboarders swept into Deschênes rapids Back to video The paddleboarders had been swept into the rapids by an extremely strong current. They managed to tie themselves to each other and then to a buoy in the water, said Ottawa Fire Services. After firefighters arrived on the scene, they were able to confirm the location of the paddleboarders and launch a boat immediately to help them back to shore at the Nepean Sailing Club, where the paddleboarders were assessed by paramedics. There were no injuries.