THUNDER BAY -- Firefighters responded as part of mutual aid to assist Shuniah volunteers after a 58-year-old man had fallen overboard in the rough waters of Lake Superior.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue received a call for assistance on Thursday around 4:30 for assistance with a 58-year-old male that had fallen overboard about one to three miles off shore from the Floral Beach area.
The individual was sailing with a friend when the vessel was hit by a large wave knocking him into the water.
The man was wearing a life jacket and wet suit at the time.
Thunder Bay Fire Rescue responded to the GPS coordinates provided with Harbor Rescue 1 as part of a mutual aid response to assist Shuniah Fire Rescue, coast guard, ambulance and police personnel.
The man swam safely to shore before emergency personnel arrived.
He suffered no injuries
