Wind tips canoe trailer on Mackinac Bridge in Michigan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

A wind gust tipped a trailer carrying eight canoes on the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan late Saturday, but all canoes were recovered safely.

A strong gust of wind tipped a trailer carrying eight canoes on the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan's northbound lanes on Saturday night at approximately 11:10 p.m. The pickup truck towing the trailer was struck by high winds that pushed it against the bridge railing. Four of the eight canoes ended up hanging over the railing, but all remained strapped in place and none fell into the water below.

A Michigan State Police trooper from the St. Ignace Post responded to the scene. While waiting for additional assistance, the trooper brought the driver and his dog into the patrol car to keep them safe and warm. Crews from George's Towing in St. Ignace arrived and pulled the trailer back upright without losing any of the canoes.

To prevent the trailer from tipping over again during the final leg of the journey, the tow truck remained attached to it while the trooper escorted the driver, his dog, and all eight canoes safely to the north side of the bridge.

Wind tips canoe trailer on Mackinac Bridge in Michigan — Image: Woodtv

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Wind causes canoe trailer to tip on Mackinac BridgeA strong gust of wind caused a trailer to tip over on the Mackinac Bridge over the weekend.Woodtv · 19 Oct, 14:57
Trailer with eight canoes tips over on Mackinac Bridge due to windMACKINAC COUNTY — A gust of wind caused a trailer carrying eight canoes to tip over on the Mackinac Bridge late Saturday night. The driver, his dog and all eight canoes safely reached the north side of the bridge following a coordinated effort by state police and a local towing company. The…9And10News · 19 Oct, 00:19

In this story: Mackinac Bridge · Michigan State Police · St. Ignace · George's Towing · Michigan

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