I have been in a canoe maybe 3 times in my entire life and all three times we were close to capsizing so I am not much of a fan, I will stick to regular boats that are not so tippy. But, I must admit all 3 times were operator error, and if used properly canoes are a fantastic way to explore lakes and rivers.
A trio of canoe riders are counting their lucky stars today after they survived when their canoe capsized and sunk on Lake Marquette shortly after 3pm this past Friday. The lake is about 1 mile southwest of Bemidji. Thankfully all three made it to shore safely in part due to the fact that they were all wearing life jackets or personal floatation devices (PFD).
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Three In Bemidji Are Lucky To Be Alive After Their Canoe Capsized
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The snow is gone and the weather is warming up, which means it s time to hit the lakes.but beware, the water is still dangerously cold.
According to a report from Bring Me The News, a canoe tipped around 3 p.m. Friday on Lake Marquette, which is about one mile southwest of Bemidji, and sent the three aboard into the water.
Luckily, the three did make it back to shore, and they were all wearing Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs). Even so, they were transported to Sanford Emergency Department in Bemidji to be treated for hypothermia.
Don t be fooled. Even as temperatures are getting warmer, the large bodies of water still pose a threat and potentially will until late May.