A family of five from L’Anse is safe after their sailboat became stuck on rocks in Keweenaw Bay Tuesday night.
Department of Natural Resources officials say the family was sailing from the Portage Canal to the L’Anse Marina when they ran aground. They called 911. A dispatcher relayed the situation to the DNR.
Conservation Officers Brian Lasanen and Cody Smith launched a patrol boat from the Baraga County Marina and located the distressed vessel about six miles offshore, northeast of the Sand Point Lighthouse.
The family was in good condition and was transported safely back to the Baraga County Marina. Aside from being stuck, the boat was also in good condition and did not pose any environmental risks. A salvage company will assist in removing the vessel.
