Boater's family holds vigil as he and second man remain missing in Lake Michigan
WHITING, Ind. -- It had been three days Monday since three boaters went into the water in Northwest Indiana .They were spending a day on Lake Michigan when conditions took a turn this past Friday afternoon. One man was rescued, but two were still missing as of Monday night.Rescue crews and family members have been focusing their search in the Whiting and Hammond areas. Meanwhile, the missing men's loved ones continue to keep vigil.
A third individual put on a life jacket and jumped in the water, again, to attempt to help,' Indiana Conservation Officer Alex Neel said Friday. 'Because of the wind and the waves, all three individuals and the boat got separated.'The last person to jump into the water was found safely. But despite searches on the water and in the air, Rivera and the other man were still missing late Monday.
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