Toronto police officer in hospital after responding to Lake Ontario call

Toronto police officer in hospital after responding to Lake Ontario call

Toronto police say an officer is in the hospital with suspected hypothermia after responding to a call for a person who fell into Lake Ontario.

The marine rescue unit says the incident occurred on Monday, just after 8:15 p.m., when a male fell into the lake.

Investigators say the male and a police officer both have suspected hypothermia. They remain in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are asking the public to use caution around docks, piers, and seawalls.