Image of runaway boat taken after man was rescued by first responders. (Image provided by Southern Georgian Bay OPP)
A 57-year-old man is recovering after a dangerous boating incident on Georgian Bay near Brandy’s Island.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP say officers were called to the water around 2:15 Thursday afternoon after the operator of a vessel was thrown overboard. Police say the unmanned boat continued circling in the water before striking the man.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with what are described as minor injuries.
Emergency crews from Georgian Bay Township Fire Department also responded, and were able to safely stop the runaway vessel.
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