(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two snowmobilers, who had gone through the ice.

On February 13, 2022 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Police responded to Hillman Marsh near East Beach Road in Leamington. One of the parties made it to shore safely; the other had to be rescued by Leamington Fire Services and Kingsville Fire and Rescue-Ice Rescue Units. Both parties were transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Two males were issued Roadside Screening Device demands and one party was issued a three day licence suspension.

Anyone considering venturing out on ice covered bodies of water, for recreational activities, should do so carefully and assess and manage the risks.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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