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Canoers Rescued From Saugeen River

Three men were treated for hypothermia after a water rescue on the Saugeen River.

Emergency crews responded after a small group of canoers ended up in the water.

With help from Saugeen Shores police, Bruce County EMS and the Joint Rescure Coordination Centre in Trenton, fire crews in Saugeen Shores were able to complete the rescue.

All three canoers were taken to hospital in Southampton and later released.

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