Lake Michigan Swimmers Can Breath Easy After Missing Armed Pyrotechnics Were Found

From time to time, the Coast Guard periodically issues warnings about dangerous waves and rip currents in Lake Michigan that endanger boaters and swimmers

But earlier this week, they put out a warning that I've never heard of before.

It concerned four armed pyrotechnic flares that went missing in Lake Michigan. These flares could pose a threat to anyone who might come into contact with them

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Coast Guard Finds Missing Flares From Lake Michigan

Earlier this week, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) put out a warning to people in Lake Michigan about four flares that were lost during a joint exercise between the Coast Guard and Air Force near Milwaukee.

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The warning advised avoiding the flares if found, as they were still armed and capable of producing flames up to 2900 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Thankfully, there is a positive update to this scary situation.

The USCG on Thursday night gave an update online, saying that the remaining flares that were missing have now been found.

The USCG did not disclose how or where they were found

I'm glad they found them, so we didn't have to spend the rest of the summer being afraid that one might wash up on the beach and possibly hurt someone.