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Unattended boat slams into dock, other vessels north of Peterborough, Ont., in video capture
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Unattended boat slams into dock, other vessels north of Peterborough, Ont., in video capture

From Global News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An unattended motorboat crashed into a dock and two other vessels on Chemong Lake near Peterborough, Ontario, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
  • Video captured the speeding boat towing an inflatable tube before it veered into the dock, eventually shutting off its motor after about 20 minutes of circling the lake.
  • Police responded to reports of an individual thrown from the boat, but both the boater and the person on the tube were rescued by another boater; no serious injuries were reported.

A dramatic boat crash on Chemong Lake north of Peterborough, Ontario, was captured on video Sunday evening, June 28, 2026. The incident involved an unattended motorboat that collided with a dock and two other vessels.

Video footage shows the speeding boat, which was towing an inflatable tube, veering off course and striking the dock. Witnesses estimate the boat circled the lake for approximately 20 minutes before the collision, which finally caused its motor to shut off. The crash occurred at a residence on Poplar Point Road in Selwyn Township.

Peterborough County OPP responded to calls around 6:15 p.m. concerning an individual reportedly thrown from the motorboat. However, another person on a personal watercraft rescued both the boater and the individual on the tube, bringing them to shore. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported in the incident. OPP are continuing to investigate.

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Originally published by Global News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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