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Updated: 11:13 PM Jul 3, 2009
US Coast Guard Says 4 Michigan Fishermen Found Safe On Lake Erie
A Coast Guard spokesman says four fishermen were spotted clinging to their boat Friday afternoon. It had capsized Thursday in western Lake Erie. Posted: 10:56 PM Jul 3, 2009Reporter: AP |
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MONROE, Mich. (AP) _ The Coast Guard says four Michigan fishermen whose 19-foot boat capsized in western Lake Erie have been rescued.
A Coast Guard spokesman says the men were spotted clinging to the boat Friday afternoon. They were offshore from a small island about 35 miles southeast of Detroit.
The men, who are between 52 and 76 years old, received medical attention.
The fishermen set out early Thursday. A family member called the Coast Guard Thursday night.
Boats, helicopters and other aircraft from the U.S. and Canada cooperated in the search.
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