Dead Body Found Off Lake Michigan

It's always alarming to hear about a dead body being found, especially if it's in an area that you frequent. Well, I was pretty surprised to hear that authorities discovered a dead body this week on a Lake Michigan beach south of Saugatuck. It's the same beach that happens to be where some of my family lives. I've actually walked on the private beach many times where this body was found. It definitely creeps me out. But, Lake Michigan is a dangerous lake, so it shouldn't be totally surprising.

Deputies are in the process of trying to identify a body discovered Wednesday morning (Feb. 14) on the Lake Michigan beach south of Saugatuck. According to a press release from the Allegan County Sheriff's Office, the body likely came ashore on Lakeshore Drive south of Pier Cove Park in Ganges Township overnight. A homeowner called 911 around 8:20 a.m. after seeing the body.

According to the press release, authorities are investigating this as a suspicious death. That said, they also say that there were no apparent signs of foul play. The statement also says the body was likely in the water for "some time" and that because of the poor conditions of the remains, it was impossible to identify the body right away. Also, the only clothing the man was wearing were size 12 brown leather Converse All-Stars. A medical examiner is determining how the man died and trying to identify him.

Lake Michigan is actually the deadliest lake in Michigan. Moreover, My Michigan Beach has some advice to stay safe in the water this upcoming season. They say to, "Never swim alone; swim with lifeguards and/or water watchers present. Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket appropriate for your weight and size and the water activity. Always wear a life jacket while boating, regardless of swimming skill.
Swim sober."