comparemela.com

Page 2 - நீலம் தண்ணீர் பாலம் News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

US Border Restrictions on Canadians Take Heavy Economic Toll on Michigan Border Community

US Border Restrictions on Canadians Take Heavy Economic Toll on Michigan Border Community
theepochtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theepochtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.

Participation discouraged for this year s float down

Officials on both sides of the St. Clair River are discouraging the public from participating in Sunday's float down. In a joint statement issued by the US and Canadian Coast Guard, authorities say the annual unsanctioned event could not only result in serious injures but also contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Kyle Thomas is the officer in charge of the Port Huron Coast Guard Station and tells WPHM the current of the river and the water temperature make the event inherently dangerous. "The current is moving about 2 to 3 cubic feet per second (beneath) the Blue Water Bridge," said Thomas. "It's just over about 70 degrees, that can lead to hypothermia after a few hours of immersion, especially if you're drinking alcohol." Thomas says those who do choose to participate should wear a properly sized Coast Guard approved life jacket, bring oars or paddles with them, and to use a raft that limits your immersion in the water. He adds that an additional co

© 2025 Vimarsana

vimarsana © 2020. All Rights Reserved.