Crime & Safety
Coast Guard Rescues Boaters on Lake St. Clair
Four people were rescued Sunday from a boat in Lake St. Clair that was taking on water.
Four people were rescued Sunday afternoon by the U.S. Coast Guard from a recreational boat taking on water in Lake St. Clair about a half-mile east of 11 Mile in St. Clair Shores.
The operator of the boat used a cell phone to call 911 about 12:30 p.m., reporting engine failure caused waves to overcome the vessel and submerge the boat's stern, according to a Coast Guard release.
Within 10 minutes a boatcrew from arrived on the scene. All four people from the boat were brought aboard the Coast Guard vessel.
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According to the release, one of the boaters showed signs of mild hypothermia but declined medical treatment. No other injuries were reported.
The boat, and its passengers, were towed to the Lac Sainte Claire Ramp in St. Clair Shores.
Coast Guard officials did not release the names of the boaters.
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