Freighter Collision in Lake Superior: Coast Guard Responds Swiftly

A freighter named Michipicoten collided with an underwater object in Lake Superior, causing it to take on water. The U.S. Coast Guard swiftly responded with water pumps, reducing the list of the vessel. Carrying taconite and 22 crew members, the freighter was stabilized with no reported spills.

A freighter named Michipicoten collided with something underwater in Lake Superior early Saturday morning, leading to significant water ingress. The U.S. Coast Guard reported receiving alerts at 6:53 am. Positioned approximately 35 miles southwest of Isle Royale, Michigan, the ship was carrying taconite and had 22 crew members aboard.

The Coast Guard quickly implemented water pumps to manage the situation, reducing the freighter's list from 15 degrees to 5 degrees by 9:15 am. Fortunately, no spills were reported. Helicopter and boat crews were dispatched as part of the rescue operation.

The incident occurred in the northwestern region of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border.

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