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Northern Lake Michigan Log Spill; Northern Lake Michigan

Northern Lake Michigan | 1997-Apr-21

Initial Notification: On April 21, 1997, approximately 2,000 pine logs, with bark intact, 8 to 10 feet long, 8 to 10 inches in diameter were spilled from a tug and barge unit in the northern half of Lake Michigan. USCG district 9.

Incident Details
Products of concern:pine logs
Latitude (approximate): 45° 0.00′ North
Longitude (approximate): 86° 5.00′ West