The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department rescued two people after a work boat collided with a barge on Lake Joseph.
According to Township of Muskoka Lakes officials, fire crews responded to the collision just west of the Appian Way boat launch at about 2 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Officials said one occupant was brought to shore by a nearby vessel, while the other remained trapped inside the vessel. Muskoka Lakes Fire Department rescue swimmers safely freed the trapped occupant after nearly an hour.
Both occupants were transferred to the care of Muskoka paramedics and transported to hospital.
Officials said three fire stations responded with one fireboat, two rescue craft and approximately 25 firefighters, who remained on scene for about two hours.
