Early this morning, a search was initiated for a person reported to have entered the waters of the Detroit River. U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Samuel Rodriguez Garcia confirmed to Detroit Free Press that dispatchers relayed the report at approximately 4:23 a.m., prompting search efforts near William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor. Despite searching from the MacArthur Bridge down to Grosse Ile using night vision goggles, the Coast Guard helicopter crew found no signs of distress.
The search, which extended a four-mile stretch of the river, was a collaborative effort involving both U.S. and Canadian agencies, as detailed by WXYZ. Despite running search patterns up and down the river, officials had to suspend the operation by midday due to the lack of new information. The Detroit Fire Department's spokesperson stated there was no clarity on how the individual ended up in the water.
Further information by The Detroit News suggests that the person may have intentionally jumped into the river. The Coast Guard's search and rescue operation included both helicopter and boat resources, and at the time was still considered a rescue mission.
