Hunter Polgar, a duck hunter and Grosse Ile High School alumnus died after his boat capsized in a tragic ‘watercraft accident’ in Wayne County. Here’s everything you need to know about the highly discussed boating accident in Detroit, Michigan, this past weekend.
The unfortunate incident is under investigation as tributes for Hunter Polgar have appeared online. The deceased man’s body was recovered from the water and handed over to the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. Check out more details below.
Detroit, Michigan Boating Accident: What Happened to Hunter?
An 18-foot aluminum-built Starcraft boat overturned near the Ford Yacht Club in Grosse Ile Township at around 7:45 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It was found “drifting off-shore with damage to the bow portion of the vessel” according to the police.
After this, a search was launched to find the operator or passenger of the boat. At around 5:40 PM on the same day, a 23-year-old man’s lifeless body was recovered from water in Wayne County. He was identified as Hunter Polgar, a resident of Grosse Ile, Michigan.
The Grosse Ile Police are investigating the boating accident that claimed the life of Hunter Polgar and if there were any other casualties involved. The divers continued the search until late at night but could not find anyone else other than the body of Hunter Polgar.
How did Hunter Polgar’s Boat Capsize?
According to the Groses Ile Police’s reports, the boat operated by Hunter Polgar capsized in the morning and received damage to the bow portion. The accident happened near the Ford Yacht Club and the boat was discovered on its keel near 29500 South Pointe Road in Grosse Ile.
However, the police didn’t say what caused the boat to capsize or how it might have been damaged. They have declared it a “watercraft accident” and the investigation continues.
The Grosse Ile Police and Fire Department conducted the operation and investigation with aid from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Marine and Dive Team, Downriver Mutual Aid Dive Team, and the U.S. Coast Guard Station Belle Isle and Air Station.
What was the cause of Hunter Polgar’s death?
Hunter Polgar, 23, was recovered from the water after his boat was found overturned near Ford Yacht Club in Grosse Ile earlier in the day. He was presumed dead in the boating accident that happened in Wayne County, Detroit, Michigan.
However, the police didn’t reveal the cause of the death of Hunter Polgar. His body was sent to the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office for further investigation. The police will release the official cause of death when the reports of autopsy are available.
It’s not known if Hunter Polgar was traveling in the boat alone or if he was with someone else. More details will be available when the investigation is concluded. This is a developing story. We will keep adding the latest updates here.
Who was Hunter Polgar?
Hunter Polgar was a 23-year-old man from Grosse Ile, Michigan. He was an alumnus of the Grosse Ile High School, and Grosse Ile Middle School, and worked at DJ Perception Enter. He was a renowned duck hunter and often posted his catches on social media.
Polgar loved operating boats and catching ducks. He also liked fishing and killing other animals. He was widely known for his activities in the Grosse Ile community.
Tributes have appeared online for the late Hunter Polgar led by his friends and family members.
An obituary for Hunter Polgar is awaited at this time. The funeral is also pending. We will keep you posted when his family releases more details about the same. You can use the comment box to send condolences to his loved ones and friends.
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