14-Year-Old Drummond Island Boy Dies in Boating Accident

On 7-30-2024 at 0831 hrs Chippewa County Central Dispatch received a 911 call in reference to a boating accident/water rescue. It was reported the incident was between Drummond Island and Howard Island in Chippewa County.

According to a source at the scene, a 14 yr old boy fell from a boat, was run over and became tangled in the propeller.

The Sheriff Dept states that the female operator of the boat quickly disengaged the motor and jumped into the water to assist. The boat operator was able to flag down a fisherman passing by for assistance. The two of them were able to get the male out of the water and transport him to Drummond Island where he was turned over to Drummond Island EMS.

The juvenile male was pronounced dead shortly after on scene. The Chippewa Co Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Drummond Island Fire and Rescue, EMS, Central Dispatch and the Chippewa County Victim Services Unit (VSU)

This accident is still under investigation.