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Paddleboarder Trapped by Leash on Bow River | Calgary News
A Calgary paddleboarder crashed into a bridge abutment on the Bow River, ending up critically injured and face-down in the water—still tethered to his board by a leash. Firefighters pulled him out, started CPR, and rushed him to the hospital. His 11-year-old son drifted downstream but was saved by a bystander with no injuries. The incident highlights the extreme danger of paddleboard leashes in moving water: they can trap you underwater or pull you into dangerous currents. Fire officials strongly advise against using them on rivers. Safety first—especially when kids are around. Listen in…
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