On Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:28:56 -0400, "Flying Pig"
wrote:

I'm a bit perplexed about the loss of life

I'm not. Lake Michigan is darned cold, even this time of year.
Couple that with rough, windy conditions, plus a capsized boat and I'd
say they were lucky to save six of them. All it takes is one
snootful of water when you're cold and exhausted.