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Man pulled from Kalamazoo Lake dies

Posted at 12:42 PM, Jun 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-01 18:54:31-04

SAUGATUCK, Mich. -- A 71-year-old man was pulled from Kalamazoo Lake after falling off of his sailboat Thursday afternoon.

Allegan County crews pulled the man from an area between boats in about 12 feet of water. The boat was docked at Sergeant Marina.

Witnesses say that the man was working on his boat when he fell in. He was reportedly in the water for several minutes.

The FOX 17 crew at the scene has confirmed that the man has died.

We'll have more from the scene when it becomes available.