National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces are cautioning residents and boaters of the possibility you may encounter debris from the recent crash of the CH-147F Chinook helicopter in the Ottawa River.
Caution is advised along Garrison Petawawa beaches
If you find something that looks like it might be related to the investigation.
1. Don’t touch it!
2. Remember the location, mark it if possible, without touching the item and leave the area. Remember where you saw the object and go back the same way you came.
3. Call 911 or Garrison Petawawa’s Military Police at is 613-687-4444 immediately to report what you found.
As there is a Directorate Flight Safety investigation occurring this week we advise that for your safety, it is important to obey all signages and buoys along the Garrison Petawawa bank of the Ottawa River from Black Point to Black Bear Beach.
The affected area comprises 27 hectares of beaches and 167 hectares of river bottom.
Obey the posted instructions and do not enter any areas that are indicated as being off limits.
Despite employing advanced detection technologies, fluctuating water levels and river flow (combined with sandy beaches) means there is never absolute certainty that all hazards have been identified and/or removed.
Release summarized by Rick Stow