Sailboat with ripped sail drifting in rough lake waters, Fennville MI


A white sailboat with a ripped sail and possibly four people is drifting north in Lake Michigan near Lakeshore Drive. The lake has rough water with eight-foot swells. Rescue units are dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Allegan County Police, Fire and EMS - Conventional / Digital
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Allegan Central, SagaTuck Rescue for a boating, possibly in distress.
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Caller was calling from land.
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Notice a sailboat with a ripped sail, possibly four people on board.
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Last viewed near Lakeshore Drive.
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Boat was drifting north near the area.
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Right now,
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said about eight foot swells, and the lake is very choppy.
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The only description he gave of the boat is that it is a white sailboat with a ripped sail.
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Central Clare 719.
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Go ahead.
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Clear on the call.
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We'll have unit center out of the boat back as well for the address on like, sure.
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Clear now that's your 7-20.
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Nice roll saw your tag. 2109, go out of time.
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2109 officer has eyes on it from near Lakeshore Drive still floating northbound the message to see near Lakeshore Drive 2191 will be around shorts 21730 will be going to that address.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lakeshore Dr, Fennville, MI 49408
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