Sad reminder of the power or the Mississippi River

Skiuseme

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Been awhile since I have posted.

Today we had a sad reminder of the power of the Mississippi river.

This morning a tug helping a barge got sucked into a lock and dam in La Crosse, WI. This tug was just brought into service on June 22, 2013. 3 crew members 2 made it out alive and one was found in the ship that capsized. 22 years young.

Authorities identify body of missing crew member as Genoa man - WXOW News 19 La Crosse, WI


Tug is 65 feet long, 26 wide and 91 tons.

Take care everyone this long weekend!
 
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