26 minutes ago Dan Hanger ,

GRAND MARIAS, Minn. — Tragedy was avoided over the weekend After a sightseer Was swept into the cold and choppy waters of Lake Superior in Grand Marais.

The water emergency happened around 4:50 p.m. Sunday.

Four people were out walking to the lighthouse when one of them was pulled into the lake by waves, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

The woman’s friends and a nearby angler eventually rescued her from the rough water.

The woman had a bad headache and was too weak to walk after.

Sheriff Deputy Will Sandstrom arrived to help her to safer, warmer ground.

“Although Lake Superior is a tremendous sight when the winds are blowing strong, the lake is not forgiving when you make a mistake. Large waves will knock you into the water and strong

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