07/11/2025
Happy to be part of the team!
On Wednesday July 2, 2025 a family had a disappointing experience resulting in the loss of their vessel on Crystal Lake. No one was reported as injured and the occupants of the boat are safe.
This probably isn't new information as many other media sites posted on it while it was happening. We have been busy but didn't want this acknowledgement to slip by due to lapsed timing. This post is to thank the responders who managed the site and tried to control the spread of any damage. ( Benzonia Twp. Fire Department & Benzie County Sheriff's Office ).
This is also a big THANK YOU to a couple of local private companies that went out of their way to assist with the response and vessel recovery. Corey's Big Dog Towing and Recovery and The Cottage Pros, LLC stepped up to assist when they didn't "have to". These companies will probably not get full reimbursement for their time and services during this event - but they helped anyway.
Private Companies are invaluable when supporting Benzie County emergency response services. We wanted to make sure everyone knew who they are and how much they are appreciated.
Thank you to all of our private partners - we know there are more than just a few, and you shine on different occasions. We will do our best to continue to recognize your contributions to our community. Hopefully the community will as well.
