Capsized Boat That Led to Montreal Firefighter’s Death Not Suited for Rapids: Report

Capsized Boat That Led to Montreal Firefighter’s Death Not Suited for Rapids: Report
The Lachine Rapids are seen in Montreal, Oct. 22, 2021. The Canadian Press/Ryan Remiorz
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Quebec’s workplace health and safety board says a fire department boat that capsized during a rescue effort last year in rapids off Montreal, killing one firefighter, was not designed to be in that part of the St. Lawrence River.

The report made public today into the Oct. 17 accident identified three principal factors that led to the death of firefighter Pierre Lacroix.