6-year-old swept hundreds of yards into Lake Michigan on inflatable raft; father-son jet skiers race to rescue him - The Economic Times
A 6-year-old boy was swept hundreds of yards from shore on an inflatable raft on Lake Michigan near Porter Beach. After jumping into the water in panic, he was spotted and rescued by a father and son on jet skis. The incident highlights the dangers of offshore winds on inflatables, with experts warning against their use in such conditions and emphasising the critical nature of rapid rescues in drowning emergencies.