Water rescue in Smiths Falls near Beckwith Street Bridge

Emergency services in Smiths Falls combined their efforts today to save a person who got in trouble in the water.

In a social media post, police say that on Saturday Sept. 14, members of the Smiths Falls Police Service, alongside the Smiths Falls Fire Department and Lanark County Paramedic Service, were dispatch to assist a person in the water near Beckwith Street Bridge.

“All three services worked together and were able to safely remove the individual from the water,” police state.

Smiths Falls Police Service says they are become aware of rumours circulating online that an individual had jumped from the bridge. “This information is incorrect,” police say.

Smiths Falls Police Service would like to thank the communities assistance in this matter.