Sault Ste. Marie Police Service responded to a person in crisis last night on the Sault Canal Lock.
As the police arrived at the scene, the person in crisis allegedly jumped into the St. Marys River.
Officers and bystanders were able to get the individual back on dry land and treated by EMS and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The full Sault Ste. Marie Police press release is included below.
On Sept. 8, 2022, around 7 p.m. officers responded to a call of a person in crisis near the Sault Canal Lock.
Other emergency responders were contacted prior to police arrival, but upon officers arriving to the scene the person jumped into the St. Marys River.
Officers responded quickly and prepared for a water rescue. One officer jumped into the water, with other officers providing support by securing a safety rope to the officer and the nearby shoreline. One nearby bystander also jumped into the river to support officers in the rescue, and another threw a life preserver into the water to assist in the rescue.
The person in crisis was eventually secured to the safety line and brought to shore safely.
“I want to commend our members, sworn and civilian, as well as community members for their courageous effort during this incident,” says Chief Hugh Stevenson. “Without hesitation, officers and community members put their own well-being aside. Their heroic actions are admirable and saved this person’s life.”
Following the safe rescue of the person in crisis, EMS attended and they were taken to hospital for treatment. No physical injuries were reported during this incident.