Warden Ashton was checking fishing licenses along the south pier
in the Racine Harbor when he observed a boat with 9 people
on board sink approximately 100 yards out into Lake Michigan.
Warden Ashton summoned the Racine Sheriff's Dept. boat for
assistance while donning his life jacket. Ashton then swam
to the boat and with the assistance of several other boaters
and the Racine County boat patrol, was able to rescue all
the boaters. The occupants of the boat ranged in age from
2 to 31. Only the 2-year old toddler was wearing a PFD (personal
flotation device).
