ALERT: Detroit River Advisory

A boat rescue on the Detroit River has triggered a safety alert.

Two kayakers were rescued by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canada Border Services Agency near Peche Island on Sunday afternoon.

Both were wearing life jackets, but the water temperature was just 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

The police advise keeping protective devices on hand, such as a whistle to signal distress.


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