Boaters rescued and an update on a mid-February snowmobile crash

OPP are reminding people to wear their life jackets on the water, saying life jackets save lives.

This after two boaters were rescued by a civilian and North Bay OPP after their vessel was inundated by water in a matter of seconds on Lake Nipissing.

Police say three of the life jackets had floated away.

Two boaters were rescued by a civilian and #NorthBayOPP after their vessel was inundated by water in a matter of seconds on Lake Nipissing. 3 of their lifejackets floated away. Life can change quickly – be prepared for the unexpected & wear it! #LifejacketsSaveLives #StaySafe ^cb pic.twitter.com/AsMtUSyAkD

— OPP North East Region (@OPP_NER) July 20, 2020

And an update on a single vehicle snowmobile crash in mid-February on Culham Road in Nipissing Township.

North Bay OPP have charged a 35 year old Nipissing Township resident with impaired.

They say a snowmachine left the trail with the driver suffering serious injuries.

This brings the total number of impaired charges filed by North Bay OPP this year to 26.