UPDATE: Coast Guard releasing name of rescued pilot whose plane crashed in Lake Huron

CLEVELAND – The U.S. Coast Guard is releasing the name of the pilot who was rescued after spending the night in Lake Huron after his plane crashed into the lake Tuesday near Forestville, Mich.

Rescued is Michael W. Trapp, 42, of Gouverneur, N.Y.

Trapp reported his aircraft crashed 17 miles east of Harbor Beach, Mich., and he swam 15 miles toward lights he saw on the horizon until the crew of the fishing vessel Eagle’s Nest rescued him at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Click HERE for the original press release and HERE for the follow up press release.

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