3 cling to passing vessel after boat capsized before rescue on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Three people were rescued after their boat capsized on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Marine Division responded on Monday (April 13) around 12:37 p.m. to a report of a capsized vessel about a quarter mile east of the 9 Mile Road tower in St. Clair Shores.

Deputies said they arrived on Patrol Boat 4 and found the three individuals in the water, holding onto a passing boater’s vessel.

All three were rescued and transported to the 9 Mile Road boat launch, where they were evaluated by the St. Clair Shores Fire Department.

Authorities did not release additional information about the individuals or the circumstances surrounding the incident.