Lt. j.g. Nicholas Betts
231-922-8273/Nicholas.T.Betts@uscg.mil
STURGEON BAY, Mich. — The Coast Guard rescued three people from the water on Lake
Michigan after receiving notification of a capsized vessel in Sturgeon Bay, Michigan on Monday.
The individuals were transported to Pellston Airport in Michigan, where they were transferred to awaiting
Emergency Medical Services for further evaluation. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes
received initial notification at 1:27 p.m. of a capsized 16-foot vessel with three people in the
water. The sector issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast, directed the launch of a
Station St. Ignace Response Boat—Small crew and diverted an Air Station Traverse City MH-60
Jayhawk helicopter crew to the scene.
Both crews arrived on scene and the helicopter crew rescued the three individuals from the water
as the station crew confirmed no signs of pollution, debris, or hazards to navigation.
“The crew operated with outstanding teamwork, which is a result of the numerous hours spent
training alongside station personnel and assets like Station St. Ignace for moments like these,”
said Lt. j.g. Nicholas Betts, Air Station Traverse City Public Affairs Officer. “Thanks to the
survivors for wearing life jackets—which made locating and rescuing them far more efficient—
the crews were able to save three lives today.”
For more information, contact Lt. j.g. Nicholas Betts, Air Station Traverse City Public Affairs
Officer, at 231-922-8273 or email Nicholas.T.Betts@uscg.mil
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