Overview

• A privately owned small plane made an emergency water landing in Lake Ontario near the Leslie Street Spit around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025.
• The Toronto Police Marine Unit quickly rescued the sole occupant, a man in his 40s, from the water.
• The pilot sustained non-life-threatening injuries but declined medical assessment from paramedics at the scene.
• Authorities have not disclosed the cause of the emergency landing, with an investigation currently underway.
• The incident occurred near Tommy Thompson Park, a key area for recreational and marine operations in Toronto.