Good Samaritan saves driver underwater

Members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a vehicle had driven off the harbour into Georgian Bay.

At 6:01 pm, on July 29, 2024, the Grey Bruce OPP received a report of a vehicle that had driven into the harbour and was submerged in water. A bystander quickly entered the water with the assistance of other bystanders and after several attempts to break a window were successful. The lone driver was pulled out of the vehicle and transported to shore.

The 78-year-old driver was observed by EMS with no injuries. The Good Samaritan was also uninjured.

The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.