Members from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a distress call on Lake Couchiching.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Orillia OPP officers responded to reports of a vessel in distress on Lake Couchiching. Officers located the partially submerged vessel with one person on board who was being assisted by a civilian vessel. Officers worked in conjunction with vessels from the Orillia Fire Department and Ramara Fire Department to ensure the operator and vessel made it safely to shore.
The OPP would like to remind vessel users that maritime emergencies often occur without warning, leaving you limited time to react. Always ensure you have the required safety equipment on board and familiarize yourself with its use and location.
Vessel safety equipment requirements can be found on the Transport Canada website: https://tc.canada.ca/
The Orillia OPP Detachment values your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ca or call 1 800 222 TIPS (8477). For non emergencies, contact the OPP at 1 888 310 1122. In an emergency, call 9 1 1.
