Inquiry begins into river death of firefighter
The inquiry has begun into the drowning death of firefighter Pierre Lacroix last year, in which two inexperienced boaters were plucked from the hazards of the Lachine Rapids while Lacroix’s rescue boat sank.
walkerp 13:19 on 2022-11-22 Permalink
Really, really sad. I’ll never understand the absence of mind to not respect the water. Do not go out there if you don’t know what you are doing. But that being said, it was news to me that the Fire Department boat collided with the other boat. It’s possible that the firefighters went out without the proper training as well (though could also be just that trying any kind of rescue in that water is inherently high-risk for anybody).
Kate 20:47 on 2022-11-23 Permalink
So many stupid moves there. Inexperienced boaters, dangerous part of the river, end of the day with the light going.