LAKE OF THE WOODS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) We have a report of 3 people missing on Lake of the Woods, Minnesota. A resort owner tells TRF News they called in at 8:15 pm Wednesday, saying they were taking on water in heavy waves.
– Three men from Iowa are missing in Lake of the Woods, Minnesota.
– They were in a 19-21 foot boat when they called Arneson’s Resort for help.
– The boat was taking on water around 8 PM on Wednesday in high winds and waves.
– The men were about 6 miles south of Garden Island, headed towards Rocky Point.
– The lake had swelled up to 7 feet and was the worst seen by those searching for the men.
– The Coast Guard from Duluth is expected to begin the search.
– The men’s names are not mentioned.
Three men are missing on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota after their boat began taking on water during high winds and waves. The Coast Guard out of Duluth has been called to the scene to begin the search. The men are believed to be from Iowa and were last seen about six miles south of Garden Island, heading towards Rocky Point. Arneson’s Resort received a call from the men at around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday evening, reporting that their boat was taking on water. The lake was experiencing swells up to seven feet at the time of the call. Those who were out on the lake searching for the men reported that they had never seen the lake that bad. The Coast Guard is expected to begin the search on Thursday morning.
Bullet Summary:
– Three men are missing on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota after their boat began taking on water during high winds and waves
– The men are believed to be from Iowa and were last seen about six miles south of Garden Island, heading towards Rocky Point
– Arneson’s Resort received a call from the men at around 8:15 pm on Wednesday evening, reporting that their boat was taking on water
– The lake was experiencing swells up to seven feet at the time of the call
– The Coast Guard out of Duluth has been called to the scene to begin the search
They have been found