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Suspected crocodile reported in Clinton River in Harrison Township

Suspected crocodile reported in Clinton River in Harrison Township

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Macomb County Animal Control is investigating a suspected crocodile or alligator reported swimming through the Clinton River in Harrison Township. “It was just swimming over there, came up out of the water. It had seen me and then went back down in the water,” said Anthony, who was near the river. Local 4 News' Tim Pamplin explored Clinton River for sightings of the suspected reptile. You can watch Tim Pamplin’s full story in the video above.

Take the family on a scavenger hunt around the Clinton River

Take the family on a scavenger hunt around the Clinton River

Whos ready for a scavenger hunt? There is an event being organized in Metro Detroit that will have you, and the whole family, enjoying a taste of pure Michigan along the Clinton River. Anne Brasie, the Executive Director of the Clinton River Watershed, joined Jason Carr to explain whats happening across Oakland and Macomb counties that will have you fishing for fun. Brasie said the scavenger hunt came about as a way to give people something to do outside during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the video above for more information about the scavenger hunt.

Here are 8 of the best places to kayak in Metro Detroit

Here are 8 of the best places to kayak in Metro Detroit

Located in Downtown Detroit and Downriver, the Detroit River offers views of the Downtown skyline, Belle Isle, Peche Island, Fisher Mansion, Detroit Canal and Grosse Ile. The Huron River is a diverse, 104 mile water trail winding through several communities and parks southwest of Detroit. The Rouge River Water Trail is located on the Rouge River from Ford Road to Garfield Road. You can enjoy the scenic views of Brest Bay and even Maumee Bay are visible from these trails and it even dips into Ohio. Related: Here are 10 of the best bike paths in Metro Detroit area

Rochester Hills firefighters urge extreme caution during river use after water rescue

Rochester Hills firefighters urge extreme caution during river use after water rescue

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. Two individuals were reported as trapped in the Clinton River in Rochester Hills on Tuesday afternoon. The Rochester Hills Fire Department arrived to the area of Avon and South Livernois to rescue the individuals around 5 p.m. Upon arrival firefighters found the individuals out of the water, but their kayaks were wedged in tree debris in the river, officials said. The Rochester Hills Fire Department is urging extreme caution to residents visiting the river due to high water and fast moving currents caused by recent heavy rains. Officials say downtown Midland could be under 9 feet of water due to the condition of the Edenville dam.

Lane closures on I-75 in Auburn Hills through early December due to weather, construction

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Construction on the I-75 bridge over the Clinton River in Auburn Hills will require lane closures until early December due to weather and unanticipated work, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Due to the summer and falls heavy rainfall, in addition to this past springs consistent rain, higher-than-normal water levels have been reported in the Clinton River. Scour protection measures and repair to the bridges substructure have required added design work and repairs, according to MDOT. Additionally, the westbound M-59 ramp to southbound I-75 and the southbound I-75 ramp to eastbound M-59 will remain closed as a safety precaution, according to MDOT. Construction on I-75 includes repairing 21 bridges between South Boulevard and Baldwin Road in Auburn Hills and the resurfacing of both directions of the highway between South Boulevard and Griddings Road.