Thrill seeker rides jet-ski through Ottawa rapids despite flooding

Despite escalating safety warnings around a bloated Ottawa River, some adrenaline seekers won’t be stopped.

In video shared with CTV News Ottawa, a person is seen riding a jet-ski upstream through rapids. The footage was captured by viewer Craig Lutes, who said it was taken near Britannia, an area in the west end of Ottawa.

• CTV Ottawa: Water levels slowly rise along Ottawa River

Minister of Transportation Marc Garneau has banned non-emergency boats from the Ottawa River between the capital city and the Carillon dam on the Ontario-Quebec border. Boaters could face a fine of up to $5,000.

Thousands of people across Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick are facing widespread flooding. The City of Ottawa declared a state of emergency last week.