Twenty-three people were rescued after being stranded on ice north of Owen Sound in Georgian Bay.
Grey Bruce OPP reported the incident on Sunday afternoon. The group was on ice that separated from shore, moved by the wind and water currents about two kilometres away.
- PHOTO GALLERY: 23 people saved from ice in Georgian Bay
Minor injuries, including hypothermia, were sustained OPP said, but all are expected to fully recover.
Two OPP helicopters responded and saved the group, with help from many surrounding emergency services. Cobble Beach Golf Course opened up for responders to bring the people to safety.
UPDATE: #GreyBruceOPP officers along with several emergency partners and #OPPaviation rescued a total of 23 individuals that found themselves on ice that separated from shore. Winds and current moved the ice shelf away from shore approximately two kilometers. Two #OPP helicopters… https://t.co/igfDvQ11kH pic.twitter.com/uy0qgumLG3
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) March 8, 2026
