OPP officers lauded for rescue of 'woman in crisis' in fast-moving Mississippi River

Published Apr 10, 2024 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 1 minute read

Three OPP officers rescue ‘woman in crisis’ who jumped into Mississippi River. Photo by File photo /Postmedia

Three Ontaro Provincial Police officers are being praised for a dramatic rescue of a person from the fast-flowing Mississippi River in Carleton Place on Tuesday.

In a release, the OPP said a young woman “in crisis” jumped into the river near Maple Avenue at about 2 p.m.

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The OPP mobile crisis response team and other officers, along with the Carleton Place Fire Department, responded to the scene.

“Three officers waded chest-deep into the strong current to bring the young woman to safety,” police said in a release.

All were fine after the incident.

The young woman was transported to hospital by Lanark County paramedics.

“Thank you to these officers who, without hesitation, bravely took action to ensure this person’s safety,” detachment commander Insp. Kerlous Tawdrous said in the release.

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