coast guard warns of floating debris cold waters on the st lawrence river

Coast Guard warns of floating debris, cold waters on the St. Lawrence River

ByGreat Lakes Commission

According to the U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria Bay, recent high waters and spring snowmelt, large pieces of debris, such as trees and floating docks have been spotted in the area. Cold water poses additional danger as temperatures in the St. Lawrence have only warmed to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Read the full story by WWTI-TV – Watertown, NY.

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