MUNISING — Agencies in Alger County rescued two fishermen from an overturned boat on Saturday afternoon.

The Alger County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday. The caller, identified as a tribal fisherman, advised that he and a friend were on a vessel in Lake Superior approximately five miles northwest of Autrain Island that overturned. The caller advised that they were staying afloat with assistance from debris that fell from the vessel.

Alger County Rescue 21, the Pictured Rocks National Park Service vessel and the U.S. Coast Guard were immediately dispatched. Several other private vessels also responded to assist.

According to a Saturday press release, the two subjects were rescued by members of the Alger County Rescue 21 team that responded in their personal boat.

The victims declined any medical evaluation or treatment. No names are being released at this time.

The incident is being investigated by the Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division. Other assisting agencies included the Michigan State Police, the DNR and the U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement Division.