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Kevin Baltes dies in fatal Genoa Township drowning

Fatal Genoa Township drowning death of Kevin Baltes – Obituary

A late-night canoe outing took a tragic turn when Kevin Baltes, a 20-year-old from Howell, drowned in Lake Chemung, Genoa Township.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office identified Baltes as the victim. Deputies arrived around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the 900 block of Hughes Road by the lake to begin their search.

The investigation revealed that Baltes and a 27-year-old man from Pinckney were canoeing when the canoe capsized. The Pinckney man managed to swim to shore and sought help from a nearby resident. Emergency personnel treated him at the scene.

Baltes, unfortunately, couldn’t make it to shore and drowned near the overturned canoe, according to police officials. Using sonar technology, the police searched the lake and located Baltes’ body.

Sheriff Mike Murphy suggested that the incident appeared accidental, noting that the men might have consumed alcohol before deciding to canoe. Murphy mentioned that one of the men stood up, causing the canoe to tip over. Baltes was wearing Carhartts, which likely hindered his ability to swim.

Brighton Area Fire, Livingston County EMS, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Survival Flight, Hamburg Township Police, and the Livingston County Dive Team assisted the sheriff’s deputies at the scene.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau continues to investigate the incident. An autopsy will be conducted by Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.

Fatal Genoa Township drowning death of Kevin Baltes – Obituary A late-night canoe outing took a tragic turn when Kevin Baltes, a 20-year-old from Howell, drowned in Lake Chemung, Genoa Township. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office identified Baltes as the victim. Deputies arrived around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the 900 block of…

Fatal Genoa Township drowning death of Kevin Baltes – Obituary A late-night canoe outing took a tragic turn when Kevin Baltes, a 20-year-old from Howell, drowned in Lake Chemung, Genoa Township. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office identified Baltes as the victim. Deputies arrived around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the 900 block of…

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