Coast Guard rescues kayaker in Lake Michigan [Video]

A kayaker who was adrift on Lake Michigan was rescued overnight by the U.S. Coast Guard, officials said.

USCG Air Station Traverse City received an initial report late Monday night from USCG Sector Lake Michigan of a confirmed kayaker adrift near Montrose Harbor, Ill., officials said on Facebook.

The on-duty aircrew arrived on the scene early Tuesday and conducted a search pattern, officials said. The kayaker was found using the helicopter’s infrared camera.

The aircrew worked with USCG Station Kenosha, Wis., providing direction and distance of the kayaker to the 45-foot response boat, officials said. The boat crew found the kayaker and rescued them from the water. The survivor was then taken to shore for medical treatment.

“This case is an excellent example of the teamwork between U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes when coming together to accomplish the mission!” officials said.