Meteorological Factor in Kayakers Deaths of Lake Superior in Metro Detroit

DETROIT – The two kayakers reported missing Thursday in Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have been identified as residents of Troy Kimberly Aiello and David Delegato of Shelby Township.

Federal and state agencies as well as the National Park Service responded with search and rescue operations that ended Friday afternoon.

Search and rescue operations ended with the recovery of the two bodies by the U.S. Coast Guard along the Lake Superior coast, according to the National Park Service.

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“Our crews braved tough search conditions with winds over 30 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet,” said Captain Anthony Jones, area commander at Sault Saint Marie.

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At the time of the initial call, Lake Superior was experiencing gale force gusts of up to 35 knots and waves that occasionally rose three to five feet up to seven feet.

The National Park Service added that the weather was a contributing factor that led to the unfortunate result.

“I would like to thank all of our agency partners who helped us respond to a significant and sustained emergency response to extreme weather conditions overnight. Specifically, the United States Coast Guard Aviation and Aquatic Assets who have worked tirelessly to carry out their mission in support of the National Park Service. Thank you, ”said Chief Ranger Joe Hughes of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

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