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Boater Vanishes Off Yacht in Lake St. Clair
6 Sep
Summary
- A 74-year-old Canadian boater fell off a yacht on Lake St. Clair.
- A large-scale search is ongoing involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
- The man was not wearing a lifejacket when he went overboard.
A 74-year-old Canadian man has been reported missing after falling off a yacht in Lake St. Clair on Saturday, September 6, 2026. The incident occurred near Grosse Pointe Farms around 7 p.m., triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation led by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department.
Reports indicate the man was not wearing a lifejacket when he went overboard. His wife stated he had asked for one, but he was gone by the time she returned. The search efforts have been extensive, involving multiple agencies and continuing through the night and into Sunday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Grosse Pointe Shores Police, Grosse Pointe Farms Police, and the Wayne County Sheriff's office have all contributed boats and a helicopter to the operation. The search area is between the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and Grosse Pointe Farms Pier Park. The man's identity has not been released, and it is currently unknown if alcohol was a factor.
