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Michigan Triangle: The Creepy Story of Our Bermuda Triangle

I’m sure you’ve heard of The Bermuda Triangle, but did you know that Michigan has its own mysterious triangle in water? The Michigan Triangle is a famous, triangular part of…

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In 1937, the O.M. McFarland was heading to Port Washington, Wisconsin, when Captain George Donner told the crew to wake him up when they were near to port. The crew tried to wake him, but there was no response. They had to break down the door, but the captain wasn’t there. The ship was in the Michigan Triangle when this happened.
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I'm sure you've heard of The Bermuda Triangle, but did you know that Michigan has its own mysterious triangle in water? The Michigan Triangle is a famous, triangular part of Lake Michigan that has gotten a reputation for its sinking ships, disappearing crews and lost aircrafts.

According to HistoryDaily.org, the Michigan Triangle is home to a bunch of mysteries, much like the famed Bermuda Triangle. "The Bermuda Triangle has cemented its status as one of the most mysterious places on Earth. Boats and planes have disappeared mysteriously from this region, and other pilots and boat captains have reported strange, unusual occurrences in the triangular area off the coast of Bermuda. But did you know that the Great Lakes are also home to a curious and puzzling patch of water in Lake Michigan that has also been said to lure ships and planes to a watery demise? It is known as The Lake Michigan Triangle," HistoryDaily.org notes.

There is so much more to this mysterious area, including UFO sightings. What freaks me out is that some of the Michigan Triangle is located by my uncle's home off Lake Michigan. The next time I go there, I'll have to remember not to go too far into the lake! Read on for a few things you didn't know about the Michigan Triangle.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.