EAGLE HARBOR, MI (AP)-- An Upper Peninsula county that has become a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts might create a search and rescue team.
Two people stranded for hours on Keweenaw County’s Porter’s Island during a recent storm had to be rescued.
Sheriff Curt Pennala says any plan would probably include some training with staff at Fort Wilkins State Park in Copper Harbor. He would like to find groups of people around the county to increase efficiency.
The sheriff says rescues have increased as more people explore the Keweenaw. The county has Sea-Doo personal watercraft and a police dog named Dogo.
