Man Drowns in Thunder Bay River Trying to Save Dog
The body of a 36-year-old Lainsburg man was recovered from the Thunder Bay River near the Cellar Building on Sunday.
He was heading into the water to save a dog belonging to his fiancée when he slipped on some rocks and disappeared from sight. Alpena Police and the city fire department arrived and began searching the water. The U.S. Coast Guard, a helicopter from Traverse City, Michigan State Police and the Alpena County Sheriff’s Office all aided in the rescue effort.
The body of the 36-year-old was found 20 feet offshore and 20 feet below the water.
While rescuers were unable to save the man, Alpena City Fire Department Chief Bill Forbush praised the efforts of all who assisted.
