Freighter carrying 20,000 tons of stone runs aground in St. Clair River No injuries or pollution reported
MARINE CITY, Mich. – A freighter hauling 20,000 tons of stone ran aground Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the St. Clair River.
According to the United States Coast Guard, the 617-foot American Courage ran aground near Marine City at about 7:20 a.m.
No injuries or pollution have been reported. While the river remained open during the incident, the Coast Guard issued a marine safety broadcast and urged mariners to use caution while traveling through the area.
A tug boat was able to free the freighter at about 7 p.m.
Update: Freighter freed after running aground in St. Clair River
A full investigation into the cause of the grounding is ongoing.
A 617-foot freighter ran aground in the St. Clair River on Nov. 7, 2023. (WDIV) Copyright 2023 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
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