City police rescue woman from Neebing River

THUNDER BAY – One woman was taken to hospital Thursday night for medical attention after a water rescue from Neebing River.

According to a Thunder Bay Police Service media release, officers around 9 p.m. responded to a report of a female in the Neebing River between Northern Avenue and Southern Avenue.

Police say she had been completely submerged at one point and was floating down the river.

Officers arrived within minutes and entered the river to pull the female safely to shore.

She was transported to hospital by ambulance for medical attention.

The two officers returned to the station, changed their uniform and continue their shift.