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Coast Guard Heroics: 5 Rescued from Fiery Boat at Pictured Rocks

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from a boat fire at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising. The crew quickly responded to the distress call and transferred all passengers to safety. There were no injuries reported, and the vessel's owner is working on a salvage plan. The Coast Guard and National Park Service are monitoring the area for pollution as the boat contained up to 250 gallons of diesel. The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

via Detroit Free Press|

#boat-fire #pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore #pollution-monitoring

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Dramatic Rescue: U.S. Coast Guard Saves 5 from Burning Vessel at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued five people from a burning vessel at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising. The crew spotted smoke rising from the vessel during a routine patrol and quickly transferred all passengers to safety. Despite their efforts, the fire could not be extinguished, and the vessel was engulfed in flames. The cause of the fire is unknown, but the passengers reported smelling diesel fuel before the flames appeared. The Coast Guard and National Park Service are monitoring the area for pollution, and the vessel owner is working on a salvage plan with their insurance company.

via Detroit News|

#diesel-fuel #pictured-rocks-national-lakeshore #rescue