Boating News
Coast Guard exercise prepares Duluth rescuers for boating emergencies on Lake Superior
BY Emily Johns
The U.S. Coast Guard of Duluth was on a mission Tuesday afternoon on Lake Superior.
"The wind is out of the south," said the crackling voice on the marine radio, coming from the helicopter flying above. "Go north so you can be in a position to go southwest." The helicopter rocketed past, heading toward the middle of Lake Superior.
The crews on board the boat and the helicopter were practicing procedure for a rescue from a boat on the lake. It would be used, for instance, if a boat was stuck on rocks or if it was sinking.
"It's to get people off a boat as quick as possible," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Erik Westman, 25.
Westman estimates that this type of rescue is done a couple of times a year. The Coast Guard practices it, on average, two times a year.
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