MANISTEE — U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City crew members rescued three adults from a disabled boat north of Manistee Harbor on Saturday.
The boaters lost steering, but were able to anchor the boat. Due to bad weather conditions and frozen boat ramps, Sector Lake Michigan deployed a helicopter crew. The helicopter arrived and safely rescued all three individuals, taking them to Manistee Airport where they were transferred to local EMS as a precaution.
“We are grateful that these mariners were prepared for the unforgiving conditions of Lake Michigan and that they were safely rescued and brought to shore,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Nicholas Gera, Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Station Manistee. “This rescue underscores the strength of our partnerships and overlapping search and rescue coverage that the Coast Guard provides.”
There were no medical concerns reported, and the disabled boat was eventually recovered and towed in by the owner.
