Update: 6/30/2025
The Keweenaw County sheriff reports a second individual was recovered from water that was involved in the capsized canoe incident in Copper Harbor over the weekend.
On Sunday the Keweenaw County sheriff reported to the community a second individual was located in the water and recovered. The sheriff’s department extended their condolences to the families of those involved in the incident and ask that the community respect the families’ privacy.
The Keweenaw County sheriff was assisted by the Keweenaw Search and Rescue, Copper Harbor FD, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Michigan State Police dive team, Michigan DNR, American Red Cross, Salvation Army, local area restaurants and businesses who donated food and supplies.
6/29/2025
Keweenaw County Sheriff recovers one body of the two missing canoe paddlers reported capsized on Saturday.
On Saturday, the Keweenaw County sheriff initiated a search and rescue operation after three individuals were reported to have capsized while canoeing in Copper Harbor. One individual escaped the vessel and was able to reach shore to call emergency responders at 3:50 a.m. The Keweenaw County sheriff called on additional agencies to begin the search efforts.
Saturday evening the Keweenaw County Sheriff reported one individual was recovered.
The search continues for the second individual.
The Keweenaw Search and Rescue team, Copper Harbor Fire, United States Coast Guard helicopter support, Michigan DNR, and Michigan State Police Dive team are assisting the Keweenaw County sheriff in search efforts. We hope to bring you more details as the Keweenaw County Sheriff makes details available.
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