Michigan State Police remember trooper who died 80 years ago on Saginaw Bay
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Michigan State Police are remembering a trooper who died 80 years ago during an attempted rescue of two men on Saginaw Bay. T...
March 17, 2023
3:42 AM
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Michigan State Police are remembering a trooper who died 80 years ago during an attempted rescue of two men on Saginaw Bay. Two young men got trapped on an ice floe on the evening of March 16, 1943. Strong winds gusting to 55 mph pushed the ice floe holding the men farther offshore. Trooper Ralph Broullire joined two other men in a boat as they ventured into the elements to attempt a rescue. A second boat tried to follow them, but turned back due to strong winds and high waves.
Ryan Jeltema