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Canoeists found safe hours after boat found by police

Thunder Bay OPP and emergency crews rushed to Wild Goose Bay Wednesday morning after a canoe was spotted partially submerged in Lake Superior. Officers found camping gear with the canoe as well as a paddle and life jacket floating in the bay.
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Thunder Bay OPP and emergency crews rushed to Wild Goose Bay Wednesday morning after a canoe was spotted partially submerged in Lake Superior. 

Officers found camping gear with the canoe as well as a paddle and life jacket floating in the bay. 

The OPP's emergency response team, marine unit, and an MNRF helicopter were brought in for a search. 

At about 2 p.m the owner of the canoe was located at a residence in Shuniah safe and sound.





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