Owen Sound Ice Anglers Billed for Rescue

0:00In Owen Sound, Ontario, a group of ice anglers got a dramatic rescue when an ice shelf broke away from the Georgian Bay Shore back on March 8th. Now the deputy mayor wants the city to send bills to those fishermen to cover the emergency costs. He plans to propose a motion at the council meeting on April 13th. Deputy mayor Scott Greg says the break was predictable after milder weather and heavy rains swelled nearby streams. He argues locals should have known better than to venture out on the bay that day. One of the rescued anglers, Kevin Fox, worries this could set a dangerous example. He fears people in trouble might hesitate to call for help next time, leading to worse outcomes on the ice. The fisherman had checked the ice with an auger and found six to ten inches, thinking it was safe enough. But conditions shifted fast, stranding dozens who needed airless from two provincial police helicopters. Someone made it back to shore with just minor injuries and some hypothermia cases. While Fox praises the quick response, he questions billing without clear warnings

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