CBC's video: Lake Simcoe ice rescue 1997

The ice began cracking during an ice-fishing derby and several hundred people had to be rescued by helicopter as they were stranded from getting back to shore. In this Jan. 26, 1997 report, Satinder Bindra updates Sunday Report viewers on a rescue effort that began unfolding on Ontario's Lake Simcoe the previous day. ➤ Discover more on CBC's Digital Archives: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/the-ice-fishing-derby-that-turned-into-a-mass-rescue-effort-in-1997-1.5882695 ➤ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/CBC-Subscribe --- About CBC: Welcome to the official YouTube channel for CBC, Canada’s public broadcaster. CBC is dedicated to creating content with original voices that inspire and entertain. Watch sneak peeks and trailers, behind the scenes footage, original web series, digital-exclusives and more. Connect with CBC Online: Twitter: http://bit.ly/CBC-Twitter Facebook: http://bit.ly/CBC-Facebook Instagram: http://bit.ly/CBC-Instagram --- We encourage thoughtful comments and respectful discussion. Before commenting, please review our community guidelines: http://www.cbc.ca/aboutcbc/discover/submissions.html