Mélissa Gélinas LJI Reporter

New Year’s Day took a nasty turn for a woman who found herself plunged into the icy waters of the Ottawa River. Passersby reportedly heard her screams as she clung to the ice near the docks of the Hull marina at around 1:30 pm.

Water rescue crews quickly made their way to the water to rescue the woman. According to the information gathered, she was conscious, but a little confused. In particular, she was suffering from hypothermia. The paramedics quickly transported her to hospital.

No information was released about how the woman ended up in the water.

Firefighters have appealed to the public to be vigilant. They say people must avoid venturing out onto the ice due to the milder temperatures of recent days.

In addition, when walking along the water’s edge, they suggest that dogs be kept on a leash to prevent them from ending up on the ice.

Photo: Ottawa River (April 6, 2023) (MG) Photo: Ottawa Riverkeeper-Garde Rivière des Outaouais Facebook page