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A 689-foot freighter carrying “taconite” is taking on water in Lake Superior after hitting an unidentified object underwater. The United States Coast Guard of the Great Lakes has sent a helicopter and multiple boat crews to assist, and inside pumps are working to remove water from the ship, reducing its tilt from a 15-degree to a 5-degree angle. There have been no reports of spillage.
A 689-foot Freight Ship Collides with Unknown Object in Lake Superior
A 689-foot Michipicoten freighter, carrying 22 people and a cargo of taconite, is taking on water on Lake Superior after colliding with an underwater object. The incident occurred 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale, according to reports from the United States Coast Guard of the Great Lakes.
Upon receiving the report of the incident, the Coast Guard promptly dispatched a helicopter and multiple boat crews to the scene. They are currently working to reduce the water entering the ship, which has caused listing. Initial reports indicated a 15-degree tilt, which has now been reduced to a 5-degree angle, thanks to onboard pumps.
No instances of spillage have been reported so far. Taconite, a low-grade iron that revived the mining industry of Minnesota, is the load carried by the freighter. The freighter had 22 people aboard at the time of the incident.
The exact cause of the collision remains unknown and investigations are underway. The boating safety measures around Lake Superior may need to be reevaluated following this incident.
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