Lake Erie, Coast Guard

Detroit Coast Guard helicopter assists with rescue of 4 from Lake Erie ice floe
The Coast Guard's Air Station Detroit helicopter crew assisted on an ice rescue call Tuesday afternoon in Lake Erie, near Catawba Island State Park in Ottawa County, Ohio. A total of four people were found to be stranded on an ice floe after the emergency call was made about 4:30 p.
Lake Erie ice shoved onto shore in 1910
CATAWBA ISLAND – The Lake Erie ice heave was remarkable enough in 1910 to inspire this class of students to have their photo taken in front of it. This photo is from the Catawba Island Historical Society, found by trustee Craig Koerpel.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues 4 people from ice floe in Lake Erie
The U.S. Coast Guard was among several agencies that rescued four people from an ice floe in Lake Erie. Air Station Detroit and Station Marblehead both received a report from the Catawba Island State Park Police at 4:34 p.m. on Tuesday and launched rescue crews.
Ice coverage on Lake Erie is above historical average. How frozen over is the lake?
The National Weather Service reports that Lake Erie is roughly 70% frozen over. Ice thickness varies between 2 and 12 inches depending on location.
Freighter on the move after it was freed from ice on frozen Lake Erie
The U.S. Coast Guard says a freighter is on the move after it was freed from ice that trapped it in frozen Lake Erie for days.
Ice dangers: Anglers warned about potential Lake Erie ice floes
As temperatures rise and winds pick up, rescue teams are issuing a warning about dangerous conditions on Lake Erie.
US: Canadian Vessel Manitoulin Freed From Lake Erie Ice
The Manitoulin, a 663-foot Canadian vessel with 17 people on board, became stuck in the ice on Lake Erie on Wednesday, January 22, after encountering surface ice. A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaking ship began working to free the vessel on Thursday and successfully released it from the ice on Saturday.
Freighter remains stuck in the ice on a frozen Lake Erie
The U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards are continuing efforts to break up ice and free a freighter that has been trapped in a frozen Lake Erie for days, officials said.
Coast Guard, firefighters rescue 4 stranded on ice on Lake Erie
Strong winds create dangerous conditions, prompting rescue mission by U.S. Coast Guard and local fire department.
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The 1912 trip across Lake Erie in a Cadillac
CATAWBA ISLAND – In January 1912, hotelier John P. Cangney invited four prominent Catawba Island citizens over for a card ...
Coast Guard rescues 4 ice fishermen stranded on ice floe in Lake Erie off Catawba Island
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio — The Coast Guard, in conjunction with Catawba Island first responders, rescued four ice fishermen who ...
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The Boys: The Deep Claims Lake Erie From Canada; Now "Lake Deepie"
In the universe of Showrunner Eric Kripke's The Boys, The Deep claimed Lake Erie for the US and renamed it "Lake Deepie." ...
Some people head out to Lake Erie, go wind skiing
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Some wind skiers took the time to enjoy Lake Erie on Wednesday. Wind skiing is an activity where you use the power of the wind to push yourself along the lake's surface on a pair of ...
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Ice coverage on Lake Erie: How a frozen lake impacts weather
Lake Erie is already partially frozen over, but the National Weather Service office in Cleveland says it will be at least 50% to 90% frozen over by next week. Why is this good news? Once the lake ...
Sheffield Lake and Sheffield Village awarded grant to improve walking, biking infrastructure
The Ohio Department of Transportation will provide consultant assistance to help develop a plan that will include an ...
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Fears stoked on Lake Erie contaminants in drinking water
Fredonia’s “Save Our Reservoir” faction has repeated its concerns about contaminants in Lake Erie water. Former Trustee James ...