Ontario Provincial Police are speaking out on the dangers of jumping from bridges into waterways.
Police say while the water below may appear safe, significant hazards often exist beneath the surface and the height of a bridge can cause severe injuries upon impact with the water.
There can also be may not be visible from above.
The risks, police say, are further increased when vessels are operating nearby with boat operators may not seeing a person entering the water in time to avoid a collision, creating a serious danger for everyone involved.
For your safety and the safety of others, police are urging you to stay off bridges, wear a lifejacket, and enter the water only from designated, safe locations.
