Boating mishaps keep cops busy

Boating mishaps keep cops busy



Water traffic mishaps kept South Simcoe marine police riding the waves over the past few days.

One boater on Lake Simcoe who was not paying attention accidentally slammed his 20-foot Sunray into the stern of another vessel Sunday afternoon. A husband and wife, who had been enjoying some fishing near Glenwoods Beach in Innisfil in their 19-foot Century, were thrown from their seats when hit.

The man suffered injuries to his back and side. His wife was shaken but luckily not injured. A 61-year-old Aura man was charged with careless operation of a vessel, contrary to the Small Vessel Regulations.

The marine unit also had to help a Newmarket family in distress. Their 30-foot Carver ran aground near Innisfil. Help arrived and marine authorities managed to tug the vessel into safer and much deeper water without damaging the boat.

Yet another rescue was made when a 21 foot vessel lost power and wouldn’t start.

It was about two to three miles off shore from Innisfil Park on Sunday evening. A husband, his wife, children and two small grandchildren were all aboard at the time. They were towed to the closest marina in Lefroy.

Police remind boaters to be attentive at all times while at the helm of their vessel, especially during busy weekends when many boaters are using the waterways near marinas and beach areas.