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Authorities recover body of man in Lake Michigan following fatal fishing boat sinking

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Authorities recovered the body of a 63-year-old man in Lake Michigan, one of two people who died when a fishing boat sank in late August off Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula.

The body of Merl McVay was found in deep water Monday, a few miles from the Arcadia pier in Manistee County, the sheriff’s office said.

Minnie Batchelder, 77, also died following the boat mishap on Aug. 27.

FLORIDA MAN SAVED AT SEA BY COAST GUARD FROM PARTIALLY SUBMERGED BOAT AFTER 24-HOUR SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORT

A second body has been recovered by police two weeks after a boat sank in Lake Michigan. 

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Search crews from various agencies “often battled challenging conditions during this effort,” Sheriff Brian Gutowski said, referring to weather and waves. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. McVay as they continue to cope with this tragedy.”

Three other people — ages 69, 71 and 82 — were rescued by another boat, authorities said.

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