Ottawa Fire Services took a 911 call at 3:07 p.m., with initial reports stating that the kayaker was in the water at the Remic Rapids
Published Apr 05, 2026
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A kayaker was taken to hospital in serious condition following a water rescue in the Ottawa River on Sunday, April 5.
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Ottawa Fire Services took a 911 call at 3:07 p.m., with initial reports stating that the kayaker was in the water at the Remic Rapids.
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The water rescue team, upon arrival at the scene, confirmed that one person was in the water about 100 feet from the shore. They were rescued minutes later.
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The Ottawa Paramedic Service also attended the scene, treating an adult male on Bate Island before transferring him to hospital in serious but stable condition, a paramedic spokesperson said. The man had been showing symptoms of hypothermia after being rescued.
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