Fire crews pull two people out of Bow River, one in critical condition.
Posted Jul 7, 2022 9:48 pm.
Last Updated Jul 7, 2022 9:58 pm.
One person has been sent to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from the Bow River Wednesday night.
The Calgary Fire Department aquatics team responded around 6:40 p.m. to the 7100 block of Bow Crescent on reports two people had fallen into the water.
Once they arrived, one person was calling for help and the other was possibly trapped under the paddleboards they were using.
Fire crews found the person and started CPR as soon as they pulled them out and they were then taken to the hospital.
The fire department wants to remind Calgarians to be extra cautious when on the water and would like to share some safety tips.
Where there is water, there is risk and although that risk can never be completely eliminated, informing yourself and your family/friends about the rules and best water safety practices is imperative.
-Never hard tie two or more watercraft together in swift water:
The line connecting the two can get caught and pull the watercraft underwater which in turn can pull people underwater and trap them
-Watercrafts such as paddle boards and surfboards have leashes that can attach to the user which prevents the board from floating away if you fall off:
When using these types of watercraft on a river, it is safest to have a quick release which will prevent the line from getting tangled and potentially pulling people underwater. Another option is to have a knife or other cutting tool or to attach the leash to a more accessible portion of your body such as a wrist or not wear the leash on swift water.
