Coast Guard rescues man experiencing medical emergency on Lake Huron

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
Harrisville, Michigan
Lake Huron near Harrisville
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Harrisville Michigan in Harrisville, Michigan: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a 33-year-old man from the freighter Walter J. McCarthy Jr. on Lake Huron after he experienced a medical emergency. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Detroit were notified at 10:21 p.m. Sunday that the crew member required immediate medical attention while the vessel was operating near Harrisville in Alcona County. A Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted the man from the vessel on Monday and transported him to Huron County Memorial Airport, where emergency medical personnel took him to a hospital for further treatment.

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Coast Guard rescues man experiencing medical emergency on Lake Huron

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