7 tugs work to free coal carrier in Detroit River
Efforts have resumed to free a 579-foot coal-hauling Great Lakes freighter that is grounded in the Detroit River south of Detroit.The McKee Sons isn't blocking river traffic. Authorities say it ran aground Friday near Grosse Ile while trying to dock at a DTE Energy Co. site.The freighter came from Cleveland with a load of 11,900 tons of coal.
It has a hauling capacity of 29,500 tons.The U.S. Coast Guard says efforts to free the freighter are resuming after a Christmas break.Guard Lt. Justin Westmiller says two more tugs have joined the five working Sunday to free the freighter.Westmiller says the ship is in good shape, and there's no danger to its 17 crew members.
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