Operator Vsl #1 went out in the family canoe in front of the home on Burt Lake.  Operator was looking for lost anchor in the clear water which had been lost on an earlier date.  It is unknown how or why Operator fell out of the canoe, capsizing it.  Witnesses heard Operator call for help and immeidiatly went out on a PWC to try and help.  Before any of the rescuers could get to Operator,  he disappeared beneath the water.  Operator was located a short time later by divers, but is was to no avail.
Burt Township                 