Schoolcraft County, Michigan. A 39-year-old man from Manistique has been located
deceased, which was the cause of the temporary closure of the Manistique East Breakwater
Lighthouse and nearby areas yesterday, May 27, 2026. The preliminary investigation indicates
no signs of foul play; however, the investigation is ongoing. The lighthouse and park areas have
been reopened.
On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, a subject called the Michigan State Police (MSP) Manistique
Outpost requesting troopers open a missing person investigation. There were no apparent signs
of suspicious circumstances, and it was unclear where the 39-year-old man may have gone or
why he was missing. Troopers attempted to locate the subject, however, were initially
unsuccessful.
On May 27, 2026, troopers searched the area of the lighthouse and nearby park. They located
property items which were confirmed to have belonged to the missing man. The MSP Marine
Services Team was contacted and responded to search the nearby water. After searching late
into the night on May 27, 2026, MSP divers located the missing man deceased in the water.
The deceased’s next of kin was notified. The preliminary investigation indicates there were no
signs of foul play, however, the investigation is ongoing. MSP Manistique troopers were
assisted by the MSP Marine Services Team, Manistique Public Safety Department, MSP Eighth
District Detective Bureau, and MSP Negaunee Regional Communications Center.
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