Father, Son Capture Waves Before Woman Was Swept Into Lake Superior

The woman was rescued with the help of a nearby angler.

GRAND MARAIS, Minn. — We are getting a look at just how strong Lake Superior’s waves were on Sunday when one of four people walking out to the lighthouse in Grand Marais was swept into the water before being rescued.

Jake Carr and his 10-year-old son, Collin, recorded video on their phone showing the large waves crashing over the people on the pier.

The video was taken about 10 minutes before the woman was pulled into the lake, but the Carrs heard the sirens while they were at the nearby gas station.

“We’re just glad that everybody’s okay. And you know, growing up here and been out there many, many times, and I definitely wouldn’t want to fall in out there, even on a nice day,” said Jake.

“It was pretty crazy to see people out there. Maybe they were doing like, some sort of challenge or bet, I don’t know,” Collin explained.