A lone sailor dwelling on a sailboat trapped within the Georgian Bay ice has sparked concern amongst Penetanguishene residents.
The person, who police say has been dwelling aboard the boat since summer season, has drawn the eye of locals, a few of whom have introduced groceries and provides to him in the course of the chilly months.
One resident, Evan Topping mentioned he wielded collectively a picket range and walked it out to his sailboat. Topping spoke to the sailor who shared he desires to be ignored, “He says he’s fine and just wants people to leave him alone but the opposite of that is happening.”
Southern Georgian Bay OPP Const. David Hobson confirmed officers are conscious of the scenario and have been checking in on him.
“Officers have been in contact with the individual and community partners have been advised,” Hobson mentioned. “At this time, officers continue to monitor the situation, and the individual is currently not in need of assistance.”
Police say the person reportedly retains to himself and doesn’t trouble anybody, he is ready to go away the boat at any time so long as the ice holds. Nevertheless, his dwelling situations within the icy waters have left some in the neighborhood uneasy as winter intensifies.
