(Photo: GAMRU South Shore Search & Rescue)
The dramatic rescue of eight persons from Lake Ontario east of Fifty Point Harbour in July of 2022 has earned the volunteer crew of South Shore Search And Rescue its third honour in a year.
The five members of D-crew who plucked four children and four adults from the lake were recognized by the Town of Lincoln at a special ceremony during the regular council meeting this week.
In September, 2023, the crew was awarded the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Medal of Merit for their efforts that day. This past January, they were given the Stearns Rescue of the Year award from the Canadian Safe Boating Council for that mission.
It is the largest rescue ever conducted by the volunteer agency.
(Written by: Chuck Lafleur)
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