Witnesses called Gatineau Police at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday to report seeing an individual in distress in the Ottawa River near the Chaudiere Rapids.
A man is in critical condition in hospital after being rescued from the Ottawa River near Hull, Que.
Gatineau police, along with the Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit and Ottawa police, responded to the call. Police say the man was located about 15 minutes after officials arrived on the scene.
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