According to a Facebook announcement from the Lake City Fire Department, the U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching Lake Erie for a missing boat after losing contact with its operator Wednesday night.
Authorities are asking boaters and anyone on the lake to be on the lookout for a black 19-foot Spectrum boat bearing Pennsylvania registration PA 231 AU.
According to information released by local authorities, the vessel was launched from East Avenue Boat Launch Wednesday evening. The last known contact with the individual on board occurred between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m…