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Story summary
- On March 8, 2026, Ontario Provincial Police rescued 23 people stranded on an ice shelf in Georgian Bay after it drifted two kilometers from shore.
- The individuals were airlifted to safety by 2:30 p.m., with only minor injuries reported.
- Hamilton police warned residents to avoid frozen lakes after several people fell through the ice near Pier 7 Boardwalk.
- Six individuals were rescued, and one youth was hospitalized due to the incident.
- Authorities stressed that rising temperatures have made ice conditions extremely unsafe.
