By Staff
June 30th, 2021
BURLINGTON, ON
They look like fun and they are fun – only if used wisely.
These were not meant for use more than 25 yards offshore.
The Halton Regional Police, along with local marine rescue partners, have been experiencing a large volume of persons swimming in Lake Ontario on beach toys (also known as “Floaties”).
While perfectly fun to enjoy close to shore – the Marine Unit has rescued numerous persons who have drifted kilometers off shore in water that could cause hypothermia.
Hypothermia can be dangerous as it may lead to drowning.
This Marine Unit craft can move at quite a clip but they really don’t want to find you floating around some distance from the shore line.
The Marine Unit would like to suggest that if you are going out on the lake on one of these toys, wear a personal flotation device, stay close shore and watch the wave and wind conditions.
Have fun, and please stay safe!
