Balloons on Lake Ontario Attract the Attention of Emergency Services in Port Hope
A number of balloons attracted a bit of attention along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Port Hope on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Port Hope Police were notified of something on a ice flow approximately 270 metres from the shoreline of Lake Ontario at the east end of Lake Street shortly after 4 p.m.
When police were unable to identify what the object was, Port Hope Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to the scene for a possible ice water rescue.
Shortly after, the object was confirmed to be approximately 15 balloons with some stating “Happy Birthday” on them.
Author: Pete Fisher
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