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Wednesday, 9 October, 2002, 08:44 GMT 09:44 UK
In pictures: Queen's river rescue
After a broken-down water taxi left the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh adrift on a Canadian river, BBC News Online looks at pictures of her rescue and visit to Winnipeg.

Queen's river taxi
The Queen's short trip went wrong when the taxi broke down in near-freezing temperatures

The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen
The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen appeared mildly amused

Boat tows Queen's vessel
A second boat was sent to tow the Queen back to shore

Canadian corgi owners introduce their dogs to the Queen
A meeting with Canadian corgis was a hit with the dog lover

Queen meets indians from the Nakota Nation dance group
The royals also met members of the Nakota Nation dance group

Queen wearing fur
For the second time on her Canadian tour the Queen wore fur

Actor Nia Vardalos chats to the Queen
Later she met Nia Vardalos, star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Fireworks
A firework display in the Queen's honour ended her visit to Winnipeg


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