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Haliburton Highlands OPP, along with emergency services, responded to a call in the Miskwabi Lake area Jan. 18.
Multiple reports were received that a snowmobiler was yelling for help, stating that they were in the water, east of Wilberforce.
Dysart Fire Department used their ice/cold water rescue to search the lake.
Firefighters were able to locate the person in open water and they where pulled to safety and brought to shore. The victim suffered from hypothermia and was transported to hospital by Haliburton County Paramedic Service (HCPS).
They were transferred to a Toronto area trauma centre to receive further treatment.
The Haliburton Highlands officers are continuing to investigate.
Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP Detachment remind residents, cottagers, contractors and any other potential ice surface users to stay clear of area water surfaces.
Lack of ice and vast areas of open water is creating possible dangerous situations.
“Every year, needless preventable tragedies occur on our area water and ice surfaces which could have been avoided, and emergency services are counting on you to make that decision to stay OFF the ICE.” say OPP
OPP shared the following link with further safety suggestions should anyone travel over area water or ice.
You can check out further safety suggestions from OPP here and here.