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U.S., Canadian Coast Guards Warn Against ‘Inherently Dangerous’ Port Huron Float Down
Authorities warn the unsanctioned event involves risks like hypothermia and fast currents, with past incidents including a drowning and rescue of about 1,500 participants, officials said.
- The annual float event on the St. Clair River between Port Huron, Michigan, and Sarnia, Ontario, is planned for Sunday, August 17, 2025, covering a 7.5-mile stretch of the waterway.
- Representatives from both American and Canadian maritime safety agencies have described the float down as an unauthorized event that carries significant hazards because of swift river currents, adverse weather, and the dangers posed by large crowds.
- The event draws thousands from both countries who swim or use floats from noon to 7 p.m., while previous incidents include a 2014 drowning and a 2016 stranding of 1,500 participants.
- Transport Canada will impose vessel traffic restrictions on August 17 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. to prevent collisions, and officials urge participants to wear life jackets and avoid alcohol.
- The Coast Guards stress limited resources require waterway users to act responsibly and look out for one another to reduce risks of serious injuries or fatalities during the event.
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U.S., Canadian coast guards warn against ‘inherently dangerous’ Port Huron Float Down
PORT HURON, MI – The St. Clair River is expected to be filled with floats this weekend for an unsanctioned event officials with the U.S. and Canadian coast guards are calling “inherently dangerous.”
·Michigan, United States
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Canada, U.S. Coast Guards warn people 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."
·Toronto, Canada
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