Inflatable unicorn. Photo via @PointSARRescue. Google image labeled for reuse via Sams Club.Inflatable unicorn. Photo via @PointSARRescue. Google image labeled for reuse via Sams Club.
Sarnia

Unicorn Leads To Lake Huron Search

A mythical creature led to a huge coordinated search of Lake Huron off Grand Bend Thursday night.

Sarnia's Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, a Coast Guard team from Goderich and the United States Coast Guard helicopter were called to the area of Pinery Provincial Park around 7pm.

A large inflatable unicorn was discovered floating in the lake -- without any occupants on it.

Crews spent four hours searching for people who may have fallen from the raft, but the search came up empty and the unicorn's owners were discovered by police on shore.

PointSAR Marine Rescue is reminding water enthusiasts to secure all inflatables when they're not in use.

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Point Sarnia Marine Rescue conducts a search of Lake Huron near Pinery Provincial Park off Grand Bend. July 20, 2018 (Photo courtesy of Greg Grimes)Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Point Sarnia Marine Rescue conducts a search of Lake Huron near Pinery Provincial Park off Grand Bend. July 20, 2018 (Photo courtesy of Greg Grimes)

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Point Sarnia Marine Rescue conducts a search of Lake Huron near Pinery Provincial Park off Grand Bend. July 20, 2018 (Photo courtesy of Greg Grimes)Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit Point Sarnia Marine Rescue conducts a search of Lake Huron near Pinery Provincial Park off Grand Bend. July 20, 2018 (Photo courtesy of Greg Grimes)

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