On Monday, September 23, at approximately 9:56 P.M., deputies were dispatched to Lower Evans Lake in Martiny Township for a possible drowning.

It was reported that a 24-year-old male and a 21-year-old male both from Rodney were fishing when their boat capsized. The 24-year-old male was able to swim to shore and find help, while the 21-year-old male is presumed to have drowned.

Emergency first responders attempted to locate the 21-year-old male until the search was terminated due to visibility issues and darkness. The search and recovery will continue in the morning and until located.

Deputies were assisted on scene by Mecosta County Dive Team and Hover Craft, Fork Township Fire/Rescue, Barryton Fire/Rescue, Chippewa Fire/Rescue, Morton Township Fire/Rescue, Big Rapids Township Fire Drone, Michigan State Police, Michigan DNR, Big Rapids Police, Mecosta County EMS, Mecosta County Victim Services and Meceola Central Dispatch.