Wednesday, July 9, 2003

INVESTIGATION INTO FATAL ACCIDENT COMPLETE
St. Joseph Island

On May 30 at 11:00 a.m., a farm tractor was pulling a trailer northbound on the A-line with a load of wood blocks and three passengers. The trailer broke loose throwing the three occupants off.

Marlene Spence, age 30, of St. Josrph Island was transported to the Sault Area Hospital Intensive Care Unit where she died on May 31 as a result of her injuries.

Josh Spence, age 1, and Shawn Spence, age 30, suffered minor injuries and were treated at St. Joseph Hospital and released.

After a thorough investigation, it has been determined that no charges will be laid in the incident.


HAPPY ENDING TO SEARCH
Patton Lake

At 6:00 p.m. yesterday, the Thessalon Detachment of the O.P.P. was contacted regarding two missing females on the west side of Patten Lake, 25 kilometers north of Bruce Mines.

Earlier in the day, 6 people, including the two missing females, went on a hike up a mountain that is accessible by boat on the far side of the lake. The two missing decided to set out alone and go down the mountain to the boat. The two became lost. When other members of the group were unable to find them, police were called.

The O.P.P. Emergency Response Team, the O.P.P. helicopter, The Sault Police K-9 Unit and volunteers began an intensive search. At 9:00 p.m., Barbara Yarger, age 39, and Chelsea Yarger, age 13, of Virginia, USA, were located safe and sound in a cabin on Dog Lake.