Man in his 20s suffers life-threatening injuries in boat propeller accident on Lake St. Clair

Published
July 03, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Michigan
Lake St. Clair
Incident type
Boating

Summary

Boating Accident Michigan Today in Michigan: A man in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by the propeller of a boat while swimming on Lake St. Clair on Wednesday evening. Grosse Pointe Park police said his girlfriend drove the boat to Neff Park, where the man was transported to a local hospital and underwent surgery. The incident occurred ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, when the U.S. Coast Guard urged boaters to prioritize safety on the crowded lake.

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