Paddleboarder Trapped by Leash on Bow River | Calgary News

A Calgary paddleboarder crashed into a bridge abutment on the Bow River, ending up critically injured and face-down in the water—still tethered to his board by a leash. Firefighters pulled him out, started CPR, and rushed him to the hospital. His 11-year-old son drifted downstream but was saved by a bystander with no injuries. The incident highlights the extreme danger of paddleboard leashes in moving water: they can trap you underwater or pull you into dangerous currents. Fire officials strongly advise against using them on rivers. Safety first—especially when kids are around. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8249a22b22d0e12b