UPDATE 8/30/24 10:15 a.m.
Officials on Friday said the body of the missing boater has been found.
The body was discovered about 5 p.m. Thursday, they reported. They are not releasing the identity of the man at this time. Officials did say he was an 86-year-old man from Midland.
The man’s companion, a 59-year-old from Midland, was rescued during the Thursday incident.
8/29/24 6:00 p.m.
FRANKFORT — A search is underway for a missing boater on Lake Michigan, officials said Thursday.
Details are limited at this time, but officials said a boat reported taking on water Thursday morning before capsizing with two men on board.
The boat left Frankfort around 6 a.m., officials said. One man was rescued by a nearby boat, but another man is still missing, officials said.
As we approach Labor Day weekend, it’s important to remember boat safety precautions like making sure you and your passenger know where safety equipment is stored, avoiding alcohol and making note of any dangerous conditions.
“If you aren’t aware of what’s out there, and you go out in the dark before daylight or after sunset, they can be a hazard. So you need to note these things and make sure that a lot of that is accounted for. And again, having an experienced captain is the most important thing,” said John Sarya, co-owner of Jacobson Marina Resort in Frankfort.
A number of agencies are now searching for the missing man, including marine units from the Benzie, Manistee and Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Offices.
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Sinking boat recovered from Lake Michigan
Sinking boat recovered from Lake Michigan