While it’s never good to hear about any kind of wreck or accident—especially out on the water—we’re always happy when we get to see a successful rescue taking care of those in danger. This Monday, The Holland Sentinel—a local newspaper based in Holland, Michigan—reported on a local PWC rescue carried out by the Park Township Fire Department (PTFD). The rescue took place following an accident on the evening of July 6th, as two individuals were separated from their personal watercraft in intense water conditions out on Lake Michigan.
The two were around 100–200 yards offshore in waves reaching up to eight feet, the newspaper reported, and were first able to grab on to a nearby kayaker for support before his vessel was also capsized and he joined the pair in the water. Luckily, the PTFD Marine Division arrived on a PWC carrying a life sled, and none of the three were injured.
It’s important to stress here that all three individuals were wearing life jackets, which played a big part in their return to safety. The fire department released a statement saying that “this incident underscores the importance of always wearing a life jacket when operating or riding on a personal watercraft.”
For more information, check out the full news article available at The Holland Sentinel’s website.
