The U.S. Coast Guard has found the body of a 43-year-old man near his overturned canoe Saturday night in Omena Bay, Mich.
Omena Bay, Mich. is about three hours drive south of the International Bridge.
The man had been reported missing by his sister after he failed to return from his canoe trip at 7 p.m. but the man’s dog returned to the home soaking wet.
The man’s identity has not been released.
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A press release states the Sault Ste. Marie Mich coast guard was notified of the overdue name about 9:30 p.m. and launched a helicopter from Traverse City, Mich. and a response boat from Charlevoix, Mich. to search for the missing canoeist.
The helicopter spotted an unresponsive man wearing a life jacket within minutes of getting airborne.
He was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.
“Although air temperatures are rising, it is important to consider the cold water temperature and let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return prior to venturing out onto the water alone,” said Keith West, command duty officer at Sector Sault Ste. Marie, in a press release.
Emergency services who responded to the situation included personnel from Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Station Charlevoix, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Leelanau County Sheriff’s Office, Northport Fire Department and local emergency medical services.
