Two Baker Lake men who were approximately one kilometre from shore while on a leisure canoe trip on July 23 were rescued by a nearby oil tanker.
photo courtesy of Terri Ann
The canoe capsized around 10:25 a.m. and the canoeists, who were both wearing personal flotation devices, were tossed into the cold water.
The tanker Tuvaq W SA国际影视传媒� sailed by Coastal Shipping Ltd. and captained by Dean Rose SA国际影视传媒搃mmediately sent a rescue team, according to the . The police, Baker Lake Search and Rescue, and other community members also rushed to the scene to assist.
Both of the canoeists were brought aboard the Tuvaq W within 15 minutes of capsizing and then treated with first aid, the stated.
They were later taken to the Baker Lake health centre for additional medical care and have since been able to return home.
