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Saxon Harbor Marina; Saxon Harbor, Iron County, Wisconsin

Saxon Harbor, Iron County, Wisconsin | 2016-Jul-13

Initial Notification: On July 11, 2016, severe weather and flooding destroyed much of the Saxon Harbor Marina in Iron County, Wisconsin. A total of 85 boats have been damaged or destroyed with 20 of those washing up on the Lake Superior shoreline and 6 boats still unaccounted for. USCG reports very turbid water and debris 3 to 6 miles offshore. No visible sheen at this time. MSU Duluth contacted the NOAA SSC for trajectory and resources at risk support.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Tags:Collision
Products of concern:Marine debris / gasoline / lube oil
Latitude (approximate): 46° 33.69′ North
Longitude (approximate): 90° 26.31′ West