Man Rescued From St. Louis River

(PRESS RELEASE) — On November 13, 2016, at 2:32 p.m., the Carlton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from a 25 year old male from Cloquet, reporting that he tipped over in his canoe on the St Louis River. The victim was wearing a life jacket and was able to hold onto a rock and call 911. Carlton County Sheriff’s Office Dispatchers were able to determine the victim’s location on the river using the GPS coordinates from the victim’s cell phone.

The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office responded along with Cloquet Area Fire District and Carlton Fire Department personnel. Personnel located the male victim laying on a rock in the St Louis River. Access of personnel and equipment to this area of the river was difficult and additional assistance and resources were provided by the Minnesota DNR, Minnesota State Patrol, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, Minnesota Power, and Life Link III Helicopter.

The male victim was rescued from the river at 4:41 p.m. and transported by Cloquet Area Fire District Ambulance to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.