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10/11/2026
10/08/2026

MCSO RESPONDS TO BOAT ACCIDENT

Harrison Township, MI – On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at approximately 10:48PM, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a report of a capsized vessel near MacRay Harbor in Harrison Township.

A passenger aboard the vessel reported being involved in an accident at approximately 8:00PM. The passenger was able to swim to shore, where a resident called 911.

MCSO Marine Division deputies, along with members of the MCSO Underwater Search and Rescue Team, responded to the area and began searching for the remaining individuals believed to have been aboard the vessel.

At approximately 5:00AM, members of the MCSO Underwater Search and Rescue Team recovered three individuals from the submerged vessel. The individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones involved.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

10/06/2026

Responsible boat ownership doesn’t end at the dock.

If your boat is aging, damaged or no longer in use, don’t let it become abandoned or hazardous.

Your boat, your responsibility, even when you’re done using it.

https://sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/2026/10/05/lake-huron-boat-emergency-prompts-safety-warning-after-disabled-vessel...
10/06/2026

https://sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/2026/10/05/lake-huron-boat-emergency-prompts-safety-warning-after-disabled-vessel-escorted-to-sarnia?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUxLBhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPxnsMj1IAD5x0UeMmM0B3FqylRerXNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7W1Le8nE0wghE6SKAX9oAdRMmvpCimQ5NGl-xHwsrbgcCr8RO5EB5EGcXtpQ_aem_k57oXPzL8wBjD-M1Ysif1w

A marine rescue ended safely early Saturday morning, after volunteer search and rescue crews and the Canadian Coast Guard located a disabled 29-foot vessel navigating Lake Huron without working equipment or sufficient fuel.

10/02/2026

Hey boaters, don't go overboard this end of season.

Sun, wind, waves, and fatigue can already take a toll. Adding alcohol can make it even harder to react and stay in control. 🌊

Remember, a sober operator is the safest operator.

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