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CBC
a day ago
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- CBC
Canada, U.S. Coast Guards urge participants to avoid annual Port Huron Float Down
Canadian and U.S. authorities are warning people not to participate in this year's annual Port Huron Float Down, saying it is a dangerous activity that could "result in serious injuries or fatalities." Every year on the third Sunday of August, thousands of people from both sides of the border float down the St. Clair River that connects Lake Huron with Lake St. Clair near Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. Officials from the Canadian and U.S. coast guards say in a joint statement that it is an "unsanctioned" event and those who choose to participate face serious risks due to strong currents, crowding and weather conditions. Canadian Coast Guard and U.S. Coast Guard are seen working together to rescue people in a previous Port Huron Float Down. (Submitted by Canadian Coast Guard ) They say those who do participate should be cautious, avoid drinking alcohol and always wear a life-jacket. Authorities recount the tragic death of a 19-year-old who drowned during the 2014 event, and the massive operation to rescue about 1,500 people stranded due to high winds and heavy rains in 2016. Officials say traffic restrictions will be imposed for vessels in the river on Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. to reduce the risks of collision with floaters. Boats are seen watching for floaters during a previous Port Huron Float Down. (Stacey Janzer/CBC)
BBC News
19-05-2025
- BBC News
Driver's lucky escape after brick hits moving car on Corby road
A driver avoided injury "by sheer luck" after a brick was thrown from a bridge and hit a moving incident occurred at around 21:30 BST on Saturday, when the object was thrown from a bridge over Oakley Road in Corby, struck a Fiat 500, embedding in the front passenger side of the windscreen."Throwing items off a bridge and onto moving traffic is exceptionally dangerous, and it is just by sheer luck that someone was not killed or seriously injured in this incident," said a Northamptonshire Police spokesperson. "What may seem like a game to those taking part in this reckless and irresponsible activity is not only playing with the lives of innocent people but also putting their own future in jeopardy."If they cause a death or serious injury, they could end up going to prison for a long time, so we would urge anyone who has information which could help identify those responsible to please get in touch with us."Officers are urging anyone who was travelling on Oakley Road or Headway between 21:00 and 21:30 GMT to check dashcam footage for sightings of anyone on the footbridge. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
