Child On Inflatable Rescued By Coast Guard

Source: Area OPP
Date: Fri Jun 27 06:11:50 MST 2025

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard in Goderich responded to a report of a child adrift on an inflatable on Lake Huron.

Just after noon on Monday, June 23, 2025, emergency responders received information that a child had drifted out from shore while playing on an inflatable ring near Black’s Point Beach, South of Goderich.

Huron OPP Marine Operators, Canadian Coast Guard Personnel, and Huron County Paramedics responded to the area. The child was located approximately 500-700 metres from the beach and transported safely back to shore. The child was wearing a personal flotation device and was in good health.

The OPP would like to remind the public that when enjoying the water, please pay attention to changing conditions, including high winds, waves, and undercurrent, each of which can create dangerous and/or life-threatening situations.