Man Dies on Canoe Trip in Manistee County - Northern Michigan's News Leader

Man Dies on Canoe Trip in Manistee County

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One man is dead after a Manistee County canoe accident.

The deadly canoe accident happened around 4:30 Sunday afternoon on the Pine River.

The DNR says a man and his parents hit a stump, throwing him, and he hit another object that killed him on the scene.

The DNR and Manistee County Sheriff's Office believe alcohol played a role.

We have a crew heading out to the scene to get you more details.