The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is urging caution around Great Lakes piers and breakwaters, especially during high winds and waves. One USACE official explains that it is more dangerous to wander out on to the piers this time of year. Read the full story by WSJM – Benton Harbor, MI.
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