Police visit to elderly woman turns into act of community service
A routine wellness visit in Tay Township turned into an act of community service when Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers helped an 85-year-old woman on Dec., 14, 2024. (OPP)
A routine wellness visit in Tay Township turned into an act of community service when Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers helped an 85-year-old woman in need.
On Saturday afternoon, officers arrived at the elderly woman’s home to conduct a wellness check—a call to ensure the person's well-being. Upon arrival, they noticed snow piling up around her property and decided to lend a hand...a hand cloaked in a warm glove.
What began as a simple check transformed into a snow-shoveling session. Provincial constable Legacy and provincial constable Villeneuve cleared the huge snow pile up, ensuring her home was safe and accessible for her.
A routine wellness visit in Tay Township turned into an act of community service when Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers helped an 85-year-old woman on Dec., 14, 2024. (OPP)
In a lighthearted statement, police confirmed that “all checked out okay” and added, “A little community service cardio for the officers.”
Pictures reveal that the snow on her property sat around knee level. Southern Georgian Bay experienced significant snowfall over the past week, according to Environment Canada they reached up to 40 centimetres of snow.
A routine wellness visit in Tay Township turned into an act of community service when Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers helped an 85-year-old woman on Dec., 14, 2024. (OPP)
There is more where that came from... the weather agency states that there is a 60 per cent chance of flurries that may pick up mid-week.
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