Deputies were dispatched to check the well-being of victim who failed to return to his residence from a canoeing trip.  He had left at 6:00 p.m. and was supposed to return at 7:00 p.m.  The family told deputies that the victim's dog had returned, to the residence wet, but not the victim. The DNR and USCG helicopter responded to the scene for a search.  Victim's canoe was found, and short time later USCG spotted a life jacket floating in the water, which turned out to be the victim.  He was recovered face down, in shorts and t-shirt and type III Pfd.  Victim was unresponsive and was transported to Munson Medical Center.
Leelanau Township             