A 54-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was ejected from the snowmobile she was riding near Present Island, south of Beausoleil Island in Severn Sound.
Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers were alerted around 1 p.m. Monday about the incident, which occurred several kilometres from the nearest land access.
According to police, the woman was thrown from the machine after the track suddenly detached, causing the snowmobile to stop abruptly.
Penetanguishene Fire Services responded with its Argo unit, while police deployed marine snow vehicles to reach the woman.
Midland Fire Services and County of Simcoe paramedics also assisted in the operation.
The woman was removed from the ice and taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
The OPP reminds snowmobilers and outdoor enthusiasts that emergencies can happen without warning, especially in remote or low-visibility areas.
Police advise riders to always carry a charged cellphone or communication device, share their travel plans with someone before departure, pack emergency supplies suitable for winter and remote terrain, and use location-identifying tools, such as the What3Words app, to quickly provide emergency services with an exact position in a time of distress.
