9 people found clinging to capsized vessel rescued near Port Credit Marina

In a rescue effort on Saturday, nine individuals were pulled to safety after their capsized vessel was discovered near the Port Credit Marina in Mississauga, Ontario. The Peel Regional Police's marine unit received an emergency alert around 5 p.m. and located an overturned boat approximately 50 meters south of the Ridgetown breakwall. High winds were generating waves ranging from two to three meters in height, making the water conditions hazardous.

Upon arrival, authorities found nine people clinging to the capsized vessel. All nine were successfully rescued and taken back to the marina, where they were treated for minor abrasions. No major injuries were reported. A local resident operating a personal watercraft also came to the aid of one of the individuals before the police had arrived on the scene.

The vessel itself was situated on rocks near the west side of the Credit River, but due to the unfavourable weather conditions, it was not retrieved. The Coast Guard was promptly notified of the vessel's final known location.