Emergency crews rescued a man after from the water at Britannia Beach on Tuesday morning.
A spokesperson for Ottawa Paramedic Service said they received the call at about 10:10 a.m. The man was resuscitated at the scene and brought to the hospital in life-threatening condition.
CBC has asked whether the man was a swimmer, on a boat, or in the water for some other reason.
The water quality at Britannia Beach has not been deemed safe for swimming. The city has also not started to supervise swimming at its four beaches yet.
Lifeguards will monitor Britannia Beach, Mooney’s Bay Beach, Petrie East Bay and Petrie River from June 15 until Aug. 25, 2024, from noon to 7 p.m. every day, according to the City of Ottawa.
Last summer, local officials including Councillor Theresa Kavanagh — whose ward includes Britannia Beach — emphasized water safety in the area after numerous rescues had to be made.
In one incident, a 17-year-old girl was rescued and the body of a 21-year-old man was recovered days later.