Officials from both the US and Canada are warning people to avoid this Sunday’s unsanctioned Port Huron Float Down along the swift St. Clair River, citing severe safety hazards ranging from hypothermia in sixty-degree waters to accidental drownings. Emergency responders caution that fast-moving currents, heavy alcohol consumption, and a widespread lack of life jackets create dangerous rescue conditions. To prevent catastrophic accidents and vessel collisions, authorities are shutting down all commercial boat traffic along the river from noon until 6 p.m.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
