Eastern U.P. water rescue: Man OK after falling out of boat on cold December 2016 day in Chippewa County – boat spinning in circles in bay off St. Mary’s River
By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433
Officials responded just before 1 p.m. ET today (Sun., Dec. 4, 2016) to the area of the Conley Point DNR Boat Launch on S. Scenic Dr. in Barbeau, MI for a water rescue man overboard and stranded in middle of bay.
This is the area of Munuscong Lake/Neebish Island/ St Mary’s River.
Reports from the scene indicate the victim is in a truck “wrapped up” as he attempts to warm up in a vehicle.
Those dispatched included the Pickford Township Volunteer Fire Department, Pickford Township EMS and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department.
Emergency officials also responded from Detour.
Once officials confirmed the victim was out of the water, the fire department was canceled.
The boat is apparently still in the bay going around in circles – as officials developed a plan to recover the boat.
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The Conley Point DNR Boat Launch is a relatively new – almost $1 million dollar state project
Down Scenic Drive to 18 Mile Road
45 parking slots, 2 launching ramps
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