Coast Guard continues to break ice in Lake Michigan [Image 1 of 2]

MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES

04.02.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes

A 740-foot motor vessel lake freighter rests beset by ice near The Straits of Mackinac on Lake Michigan, April 2, 2026. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bristol Bay (WTGB 102) arrived on scene and directly assisted the vessel that could not transit through ice on its own power.(U.S. Coast Guard video by Lt. Cmdr. Stephen Nolan)

• Date Taken: 04.02.2026
• Date Posted: 04.07.2026 12:00
• Photo ID: 9601428
• VIRIN: 260402-G-G0109-1001
• Resolution: 4032x3024
• Size: 1.78 MB
• Location: MICHIGAN, US