An elderly man was rescued after his sailboat capsized in the Bay of Green Bay on August 17, 2026. (Courtesy: Suamico Fire Department)
BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An elderly man was rescued on Monday after his sailboat capsized in the Bay of Green Bay.
According to the Suamico Fire Department, crews were notified that a sailboat had capsized in roughly 15 feet of water.
The 81-year-old held onto the hull while he called emergency services.
Crews were able to locate the man approximately two miles from shore, as he reported that increasing waves were making it difficult for him to hold onto the boat.
The man was safely rescued from the water and was returned to shore.
The Suamico Fire Department did not disclose if the man had any injuries from the incident.
It also issued a reminder that all boaters should be wearing a properly-fitted life jacket whenever they are out on the water.
Suamico Fire was assisted in recover efforts by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Green Bay Metro Fire Department, New Franken Fire, County Rescue Services and the Brown County Communication Center.
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