Emergency crews in Sarnia rescued a person trapped inside a garbage truck early Sunday morning after they were accidentally dumped from a bin where they had been sleeping. Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. and used a ladder to reach the truck’s hopper, where the person had fallen and complained of lower back pain. Crews stabilized and carefully removed the individual through the rear of the truck. Paramedics transported the patient to Bluewater Health for evaluation. Police are reminding residents to report concerns about homelessness.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A tough start to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race over the weekend. 85 of the 193 boats dropped out after strong winds and equipment failures battered crews on Lake Huron. Race officials say all sailors have been accounted for and are safe, with nearby harbors stepping in to take in damaged vessels. Conditions improved to 10 to 12 knot winds and roughly four-foot waves, allowing the remaining boats to continue racing, with some reaching Mackinac Island on Sunday.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair, a youth softball team battled extreme heat and a tense pitching duel to claim a 1-0 state championship win over Georgetown last Tuesday. Pitcher Kora Robbins led the way with nine strikeouts in a complete-game shutout, keeping the game scoreless until the fifth inning. With two outs, Nina Delore delivered a clutch RBI double to drive in the only run. Backed by strong community support, the team advanced to a regional tournament in Indiana already underway.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet