MUNISING, Mich. — Deputies in Alger County say Steven Poppema, of Holland, died while hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
According to their report, US Park Rangers got a call saying Poppema was heading to Spray Falls when he lost consciousness after showing signs of distress.
Marine- and foot-units were deployed to the area, but the 45-year-old had already passed away.
His body was recovered near Coves Campground, just east of Beaver Lake on Wednesday.