Crime & Safety
Macomb County, MI: Missing Boater Found Dead Friday Morning
St. Clair Shores, MI – A 46 year old Michigan man was found dead Friday morning, Oct. 30, after reportedly going overboard near a marina in Macomb County, prompting an overnight emergency response inv
By Rachel Monroe · 2026-10-30T18:58:48.146Z
St. Clair Shores, MI – A 46 year old Michigan man was found dead Friday morning, Oct. 30, after reportedly going overboard near a marina in Macomb County, prompting an overnight emergency response involving local police, the U.S. Coast Guard and specialized sheriff's office search teams.
According to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office, authorities were notified at approximately 2:23 a.m. Friday that Narvell Campbell, 46, of Belleville, had gone overboard near Miller Marina in St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit.
The St. Clair Shores Police Department , U.S. Coast Guard and Macomb County Sheriff's Office Marine Division responded to the scene.
During the initial response, the Coast Guard recovered a 26 foot 1987 Sea Ray vessel. Authorities also requested assistance from a sheriff's K 9 unit and an unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone.
As the search continued, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office Underwater Search and Recovery Team was activated and took over recovery operations.
At approximately 8:54 a.m. Friday , members of the underwater team recovered Campbell from the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators believe Campbell and another passenger had been aboard the boat before the incident occurred. Authorities have not released additional details explaining how Campbell went overboard.
The sheriff's office stated that no foul play is suspected at this time , although the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
The incident brought multiple emergency response agencies to the Lake St. Clair waterfront during the early morning hours.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office extended its condolences to Campbell's family and friends following the recovery.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information about the circumstances of the incident has not yet been released.