The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival unexpectedly included an actual water rescue Tuesday of a 97-year-old man.

The Coast Guard rescued the 97-year-old man by lowering rescue equipment to the water. The rescue happened just before 7 p.m.

A U.S. Coast Guard member helped rescue a 97-year-old man who fell into the river at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival. () ...

A U.S. Coast Guard member helped rescue a 97-year-old man who fell into the river at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival.

Hundreds of people welcomed the U.S. Coast Guard vessel into port as part of the parade of ships during the 101st annual ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A Coast Guard crew member helped save the life of a 97-year-old man who fell in the water while standing ...

A 97-year-old man was rescued after falling into the Grand River during a Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven.

A 97-year-old man was rescued after he fell into the Grand River during the Coast Guard Festival in Grand Haven on Tuesday, ...

A U.S. Coast Guard Seaman enjoying his first Coast Guard Festival since joining the service jumped into action on Tuesday ...

HERO: A 97-year-old lost his balance and fell into the water. A Coast Guardsman of less than one year tread water for over 20 ...

ON YOUR SIDE boarded the cutter Monday morning to get a glimpse of the Parade of Boats from the Coast Guard's point of view.