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A lazy float on Calgary's Bow River Sunday afternoon turned into a harrowing rescue situation, after a raft carrying six people capsized.
The raft flipped after striking a bridge abutment early in the evening, say emergency officials, tossing all six occupants into the frigid waters near Edworthy Park.
Luckily, everyone on board had life jackets, and five of the passengers were able to make it to shore.
However, the sixth passenger — a woman in her 20s — was left clinging to the raft after it became pinned against a bridge spanning the river.
Firefighters lowered a rope from the bridge to prevent the water from taking her away, and a member of the aquatic rescue team rappelled down to hold her until an emergency boat was able to pull her from the water.
Calgarian Joel Elvers captured the rescue on camera, while out for a walk at Edworthy Park.
Officials say the woman was conscious and alert when she was rescued, and was taken to the hospital for observation.
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39 Free Things To Do In Alberta This Summer
Take A Hike(01 of39)
There's no shortage of places to hike in Alberta, whether it be in the Rocky Mountains or along the prairie. Heck, you can even find a nice walking trail in your city or town. Anywhere you can catch a bit of nature is a great place to explore. (credit:SuperStock \ PKS Media via Getty Images)
Go For A Swim(02 of39)
Swimming can be a bit tricky in Alberta, what with so many freezing cold lakes and rivers. But there are a few warmer swimming holes to be found, like Quarry Lake in Canmore or Sylvan Lake. (credit:rachaelology/Flickr)
Have A Fire(03 of39)
Remember the unseasonable snowstorm that slammed Calgary last September? Well, there's still plenty of felled tree wood taking up space in alleys around the city. Gather some friends, round up some of this free firewood and have an epic backyard bonfire. (credit:Rene Mansi via Getty Images)
Check Out The Stampede Parade(04 of39)
There are plenty of free places to check out the Calgary Stampede Parade. Remember to bring your cowboy hat and something cold to drink -- we can't remember the last time it wasn't hot on parade day! (credit:Lawrence Worcester via Getty Images)
Check Out A Free Festival In Calgary(05 of39)
There are plenty to choose from! (credit:anarchitect/Flickr)
Check Out An Edmonton Festival(06 of39)
They don't call it 'Festival City' for nothing! (credit:IQRemix/Flickr)
Take A Tour Of The Alberta Legislature(07 of39)
Visit the Alberta Legislature building on Canada Day and get a free tour! (credit:Jeff Whyte via Getty Images)
Go Rafting!(08 of39)
One of our favourite summertime activities! Take advantage of Alberta's big, beautiful rivers by going for a raft. Make sure to scope out a safe route, bring plenty of sunscreen, and have your lifejackets with you. (credit:Jerry Bowley/Flickr)
Explore The Ink Pots(09 of39)
You've likely hiked to the waterfalls at Johnston Canyon, but have you ventured as far as the Ink Pots? Continue hiking past the upper falls for several kilometres to access one of Alberta's hidden gems. (credit:Harvard Avenue/Flickr)
Join The Library(10 of39)
Take advantage of a free library card and unlock thousands of other worlds. The library has books, CDs, magazines and more that you can take home...or enjoy on a blanket in a public park! (credit:Enokson/Flickr)
Go On A Wildlife Safari(11 of39)
Summer is the perfect time for animal spotting in Alberta. Go for a drive and see how many different animals you can see from your vehicle. Make sure to keep a safe distance and brush up on your wildlife safety tips. (credit:James Anderson via Getty Images)
Check Out A Little League Game(12 of39)
Head over to your local park on a nice summer evening and catch a free game. They might not be pros, but little kids playing organized sports is SO cute. (credit:tammykayphoto via Getty Images)
Take Out Your Camera(13 of39)
Have a camera that's been collecting dust ever since you got a smartphone? Pull it out and take yourself of a photography tour around your city or town. Aim to take at least one photo you can give as a gift or frame for yourself down the road. Unleash your inner artist! (credit:J.P.Andersen Images via Getty Images)
Free Pancake Breakfast(14 of39)
Pancake breakfasts are abundant during the Calgary Stampede, and a great way to get to know your neighbours. Seek out a smaller one close to your house to avoid the long lines. (credit:elsie.hui/Flickr)
Pack A Picnic(15 of39)
Make a lunch for you and a friend and head to the most picturesque place you can think of to eat it. We recommend Lake Agnes at Lake Louise. It's a bit of a hike, but it will make your lunch taste that much more delicious. (credit:dave_apple/Flickr)
Explore A Ghost Town(16 of39)
Head down any secondary highway in southern Alberta and chances are you'll run into a ghost town. Learn a bit about the history of our beautiful province. (credit:Scott Lilwall/Flickr)
Explore West Edmonton Mall(17 of39)
You can visit WEM, North America's largest mall, and not spend a single cent. The people-watching is incredible and you can spend hours walking the halls and checking out all the attractions. (credit:ericzchu/Flickr)
Check Out Alberta's Odd Side(18 of39)
The province is a rich repository of odd destinations, zany attractions and weird landmarks. You can check out the world's largest dinosaur in Drumheller, a gigantic pyrogy on a fork, the world's biggest Easter egg, or the world's biggest piggy bank. (credit:Richard Cummins via Getty Images)
Release Your Inner Trekkie(19 of39)
Pay your respects to Leonard Nimoy (R.I.P.) and take in a town that has truly embraced everything Star Trek in Vulcan, Alta. Star Trek tributes are commonplace throughout Vulcan, from a mural painted along a lengthy brickwall to the Starfleet insignia emblazoning several sidewalks.. (credit:Rick Rudnicki via Getty Images)
Check Out The Most Beautiful Gas Station Bathroom(20 of39)
Believe it or not, a gas station restroom in northern Alberta has been voted one of the best bathrooms in Canada. The Valleyview Shell's unsuspecting loo was awarded the 2010 top honour by Convenience Store Magazine for its geo-thermal heating and cooling technologies. It was also voted the winner in Cintas' Canada's Best Restroom Contest.
Visit The Centre Of The Province(21 of39)
Take a trek to the point in Alberta where, vertically and horizontally, the points meet and you can stand in the exact centre of the province. A short hike into the quiet forest near Swan Hills will lead you to where a grizzly cub cairn waits for you. (credit:Town of Swan Hills)
Visit The Torrington Gopher Hole Museum(22 of39)
About an hour-and-a-half drive from Calgary is Alberta's most unusual museum. Seventy-one tiny, taxidermied gophers are on display at the Torrington Gopher Hole museum -- each one carefully dressed in costume and dropped into anthropomorphic settings. It's not technically free, but admission is only $2 for adults and $0.50 for kids. (credit:Wild Rose Dogs/Flickr)
Find The Rope Swing At Johnston Lake(23 of39)
Spend a hot summer afternoon flinging yourself from the rope swing at Johnston Lake. Be careful for swimmers below! (credit:Ryan Creary via Getty Images)
Kids Bowl Free!(24 of39)
Several bowling alleys across the province has free bowling programs for kids, offered all summer long. Kids receive two free games of bowling per day. (credit:Geri Lavrov via Getty Images)
Check Out Some Free Entertainment(25 of39)
Cities and towns across Alberta offer free performances all summer long, at many parks and recreation centres, often coinciding with festivals and summer holidays. Edmonton also offers the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival, a great chance to check out some awesome buskers and street talent. (credit:Hero Images via Getty Images)
Take A Free Walking Tour(26 of39)
Calgary offers a free Downtown Walking Tour and the City of Calgary also offers free guided walking tours of Calgary's historic St Mary's Cemetery, Union Cemetery and Burnsland Cemetery. (credit:Tracy Elizabeth/Flickr)
Explore The Plus 15 System(27 of39)
Calgary offers an unbelievable above-ground walking system called the Plus 15. It's one of the world's most extensive pedestrian skywalk system, with a total length of 18 kilometres. There's plenty of neat shops, places to eat and galleries to explore that you'd never know existed if you stuck to the streets all the time. (credit:Stephen Downes/Flickr)
Check Out Spruce Meadows(28 of39)
Calgary's show-jumping facility offers plenty of affordable fun for the family. Visitors are welcome to wander the grounds and check out the horse stables, free-of-charge. Rush seating to a horse-jumping show is available to the public for $5, and kids and seniors get in for free! (credit:Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)
Walk In The Tracks Of Dinosaurs(29 of39)
A visit to Drumheller and the surrounding Alberta Badlands is an exciting trip back in time. Carefully explore the hoodoos, and trace the steps of where Alberta's dinosaurs used to roam. Cool off with a free visit to the Drumheller Spray Park when the day is over. (credit:JackyLeung via Getty Images)
Check Out Some Fireworks(30 of39)
The Calgary Stampede offers 10 days of free fireworks -- one show for every night of the celebration. There are plenty of vantage points in Calgary to catch the show. (credit:Rick Rudnicki via Getty Images)
Take A Free Class(31 of39)
The YMCA often offers free demo classes,allowing you to try out a new activity before you commit. Check your local Y for more information. (credit:Mike Groll/AP)
Browse The Farmers' Market(32 of39)
There's no shortage of Farmers' Markets in Alberta, and even just walking around one can be a treat. There's plenty to see and smell, and lots of vendors offer free samples of their best food! (credit:Design Pics via Getty Images)
Take A Brewery Tour(33 of39)
The Banff Ave. Brewing Co. will give you a free tour of their brewing process...but only if you ask nicely! (credit:elsie.hui/Flickr)
Get Wet And Wild(34 of39)
Most Alberta communities offer a spray park, and most of them are free! A great way to keep cool this summer. (credit:Inti St Clair via Getty Images)
Tour The Beltline(35 of39)
For the price of admission into Calgary's historic Lougheed House, you can get an audio tour of the surrounding neighbourhood for free. (credit:davebloggs007/Flickr)
Check Out The Tour Of Alberta(36 of39)
This year's Tour of Alberta, scheduled for September 2 – 7, is a great place to scope out some free sports entertainment. Cheer on the cyclists from the side of the tour route as the cover vast distances in northern Alberta. (credit:Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press)
Walk On A Glacier(37 of39)
How often do you get to walk on an active glacier? At the Columbia Icefields you can! Forget the paid tours -- the Athabasca Glacier lies just a short walk from Highway 93 and you're welcome to walk onto it on your own. Be sure to follow the signs and don't go outside the approved areas, however. (credit:coolinsights/Flickr)
Take The Family On A Nature Journey(38 of39)
Family Nature Nights are free events at locations across Edmonton on Wednesday evenings in July and August. They're open to everyone! (credit:Morsa Images via Getty Images)
Take A Free Dance Class(39 of39)
The ivivva stores in Edmonton (West Edmonton Mall) and Calgary (Chinook Centre) offer dance classes -- for free! Check out their website to pick a class and dance style that work for you. (credit:Cultura/dotdotred via Getty Images)