One injured after boat catches fire, sinks on Lake Michigan

Boat catches fire off shore near Ludington

Boat fire on Lake Michigan/Photo: Mason County Press

LUDINGTON, Mich. – One person was injured Tuesday when a boat caught fire on Lake Michigan near Ludington. 

Mason County Press reports the 21-foot cabin cruiser caught fire around 11 a.m., about a quarter mile off shore of Ludington State Park.

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It's unclear what causes the boat fire.

The lone occupant was treated for smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital.

Mason County Press reports the boat sunk after the fire.


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