Good Samaritans rescue 5 from burning speedboat on Lake Huron No injuries reported
A 35-foot speedboat was destroyed in a fire on Lake Huron on Sept. 2, 2025. (WDIV)
TAWAS, Mich. – A 35-foot speedboat was destroyed in a fire on Lake Huron.
It happened Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Tawas Bay in Iosco County. According to authorities , five people were taken to shore by Good Samaritans before first responders arrived.
The U.S. Coast Guard quickly established a safety zone around the burning boat while fire crews from Tawas and East Tawas worked to extinguish the flames.
No injuries were reported.
A 35-foot speedboat was destroyed in a fire on Lake Huron on Sept. 2, 2025. (WDIV) Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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