Another Boat Capsized During Storm. Everyone on Board Survived
- On July 3, 2025, two individuals were saved after their boat overturned in the Battle Creek River close to the intersection of Wagner Drive and Emmett Street.
- The incident occurred when their boat went over a dam and capsized, prompting firefighters to respond at 1:21 p.m. with swift water rescue gear.
- One boater reached shore before rescue crews arrived, while the other was escorted safely from the water, and both were evaluated and released at the scene.
- On June 21, a separate intense storm at Lake Tahoe caused strong winds, high surf, and waves too powerful to navigate, capsizing the Johnstons' boat while they were celebrating a graduation.
- Despite their boat being a total loss after over 20 hours in the water, the Johnstons emphasized that lives matter most, expressing relief that no serious injuries occurred amid the deadly storm.
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Firefighters rescue boater from Battle Creek River
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) — Two boaters were rescued from the Battle Creek River Thursday, firefighters said. Around 1:21 p.m., the Battle Creek Fire Department was called to the river near the intersection of Wagner Drive and Emmett Street in Battle Creek. A boat had gone over the dam and flipped over. One person in the boat was able to make it to shore by the time firefighters arrived, but the other was still in the water next to the overturn…
Another boat capsized during storm. Everyone on board survived
By Ryan Curry Click here for updates on this story LAKE TAHOE, California (KCRA) — A sudden burst of cold air, intense wind and high surf rolled through Lake Tahoe on June 21. It moved so fast that some boaters quickly realized they were in danger. “There was very little time to anticipate,” said Dan Johnston, who was operating his boat on the water. “In fact, while I was trying to go to the west shore, I still wasn’t recognizing what was ha…
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