Two people rescued from Montreal's Lachine Canal in critical condition
Montreal canal rescue after two people fell into the Lachine Canal overnight See how crews found them with sonar and what officials said about the case
Emergency crews in Montreal responded to a latenight call Saturday after two people ended up in the Lachine Canal near RenéLévesque Park in the Lachine borough.
According to the Montreal fire department, responders believe one person fell into the water and a second person went in to help. Fire crews and the Canadian Coast Guard searched for several hours before locating both individuals around 2 a.m. using sonar equipment.
Urgencessanté said both people were taken to hospital in critical condition. Officials did not confirm their current condition, and Quebec’s coroner’s office had not commented at the time of reporting.