Officers say he was attempting to retrieve his boat, which had drifted from a beach area as he fished from shore.

Fishing licenses for the year are available, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has changed a few requirements.

Several private fishing boats searched the waters for 67-year-old Michael Barns for over two hours before he was found.

Body of fisherman Michael Barnes found in Lake Michigan after an unsuccessful attempt to retrieve his drifting boat.

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