1 dead, 1 missing, 1 swims to shore after canoe flips in Upper Peninsula
Three individuals were on the water in Copper Harbor in the Upper Peninsula when their boat flipped, according to Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office on Facebook. One individual made it to shore and contacted 911 around 3:50 a.m.
Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office, Keweenaw Search and Rescue, Copper Harbor Fire, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan State Police dive team and U.S. Coast Guard with helicopters responded to the emergency, according to Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office.
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The body of one person was recovered, while the other was unaccounted for as of last night, when the search and recovery efforts paused due to safety and operational considerations, according to Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office.
Keweenaw County Sheriff's Office said it and its partner agencies will continue the search for the third person today Sunday, June 29.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time," the post says. "Thank you to all of the dedicated personnel and partner agencies working tirelessly on this challenging operation."
The sheriff's office asked the public to avoid the area and to honor the privacy of the families affected, the Facebook post also says.
Copper Harbor is at the top of Michigan's U.P. across Lake Superior from Isle Royale National Park.
This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Canoe flips in Upper Peninsula leaving 1 dead, 1 missing, 1 swims to shore
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