Tragic Boating Accident on Detroit River | Detroit News

A deadly boating accident struck the Detroit River Sunday morning when a 37-foot vessel ran aground near Celeron Island, claiming one life and leaving another critically injured. The Coast Guard responded to a distress call just before 3 AM, finding the boat nearly beached on shoals with only two people aboard — one from Brownstown Township died at the scene, while the Rockwood-based owner was hospitalized. Departing Humbug Marina around 2:30 AM, the vessel’s fate remains shrouded in mystery as investigators scramble to determine who was steering and whether drugs or other factors played a role. With Celeron Island’s remote, wooded shores serving as a haunting backdrop, this tragedy underscores the peril of early-morning waters — and the urgent need for vigilance on the lake. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e1a2cfd482720a4