The paddleboarders, ages 8, 10, 13 and 14, reportedly became stranded on an island after they lost their paddles.

The girls, ages 8 to 14, were stuck for hours on the rocky island until they could be airlifted off by a rescue team from Traverse City.

The helicopter took off from Traverse City and airlifted the children to awaiting medical crews, who cleared them before returning them to their parents in a nearby field.