Two people pulled from Lachine canal overnight in critical condition
Two individuals were rescued from the Lachine Canal in Montreal in critical condition after an apparent drowning incident. Emergency crews used sonar equipment to locate the victims, who were subsequently transported to the hospital.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety and rescue logistics concerns regarding public waterways in urban areas.
Emergency crews were called to the canal near René-Lévesque park in Lachine around midnight, according to Montreal fire department section chief, Kevin Francoeur.
The article provides a factual account of a local emergency response based on official statements.
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