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CTV News
3 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Muskoka Lakes firefighters help tiny turtle cross the road
Firefighters from the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department spotted a turtle while out in the Waters Point area. Without hesitation, they pulled over their truck to lend a hand. (Muskoka Lakes Fire Dept.) It was a sunny day up north when a small turtle found itself in a big situation… stuck in the middle of the road. Thankfully, emergency crews were close by when they pointed out the tiny guy. Firefighters from the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department spotted the little traveler on Friday while out in the Waters Point area. Without hesitation, they pulled over their truck to lend a hand. 'We found our patient out in Waters Point today,' said one firefighter recording a video of the reptile. Approaching the turtle with care, the firefighter couldn't resist lightening the mood. 'Excuse me, sir, are you having chest pain?' he said, while his teammate gently lifted the turtle from the middle of the road. In the video posted on social media, the Muskoka crew carried the traveler to safety placing it on the other side of the bend in the direction it appeared to be heading. Firefighters are trained to handle emergencies of all kinds, but it's not every day that their patient lives well over a century and has a hard shell.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Fire destroys Muskoka lake cottage, crews battle 5 hours of heavy flames
Fire crews from Port Carling, Windermere, Raymond and Milford Bay were called to a reported structure fire on Mon., May 26, 2025. (Muskoka Lakes Fire Department) An early morning blaze at a Muskoka lake cottage took firefighters nearly five hours to put out. On Monday, just before 9 a.m., fire crews from Port Carling, Windermere, Raymond and Milford Bay were called to a reported structure fire located off of the lake. Fire Fire crews from Port Carling, Windermere, Raymond and Milford Bay were called to a reported structure fire on Mon., May 26, 2025. (Muskoka Lakes Fire Department) Officials say, 16 firefighters flooded the scene along with five fire trucks. Firefighters noted there were three structures nearby that needed protection from the fast spreading flames coming from the home. All three of the structures were saved in the midst of the blaze. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damages are unknown at this time. Officials did note that the blaze was fully involved. Fire Fire crews from Port Carling, Windermere, Raymond and Milford Bay were called to a reported structure fire on Mon., May 26, 2025. (Muskoka Lakes Fire Department) Crews say they spent five hours extinguishing the fire using water from the nearby lake. Fire officials with Muskoka lakes would like to remind residents that your home must have a proper civic address sign. Locals can call 911 from Muskoka or call fire dispatch directly if they are out of the area.
