Deputy were dispatched to West Grand Traverse Bay for a boater in distress near the above listed location.  Deputies arrived and found the boat moving in a wide circle, unattended in 122 feet of water.  Deputies checked the boat and found no one aboard.  A broken rod holder was found on the starboard side stern with no rod.  Another rod was found in place on the portside stern with a rod in place.  Witness information indicated that the occupant had been observed in the water calling for help.  Deputies checked area and found no one visible.  Divers and side scan sonar were called in and a search was initiated.  On 9/2/2012 the victim was located by divers from Leelanau County and Michigan State Police in 30 feet of water after being in the water for approximately 55 hours.
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