Sunday, September 5, 2010 4 Bridgman (MI) Firefighters were tossed into Lake Michigan’s extremely rough waters Friday afternoon after their rescue boats capsized while searching for a victim in the water. The BFD members all suffered from extreme exhaustion and water inhalation but all had non-life-threatening injuries. At 1000 hours on Friday, a rip current statement was issued by the NWS, warning people to stay out of Lake Michigan. Bridgman Fire and Rescue turned out for mutual aid with Lincoln Township for the water rescue just after 1600 hours at a private beach where 3 men were swimming in high waves (ignoring the warning) and were caught in the very rough current. Sadly, the 26-year-old Chicago resident is presumed drowned. Rescue attempts were limited because of high winds and strong rip currents. A Coast Guard helicopter searched the area without success.