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Deadly Boating Accident
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Chippewa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly boating accident.
On Tuesday around 8:30 in the morning dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a water rescue.
It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County.
Investigation revealed a 14 yr old boy fell from a boat, was run over and became tangled in the propeller.
The female driver of the boat quickly disengaged the motor and jumped into the water to help.
The driver was able to flag down a fisherman passing by for assistance and the two of them were able to get the teen out of the water and take him to Drummond Island where he was turned over to EMS.
Deputies tell us the teen was pronounced dead shortly after.