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Coast Guard battles winter ice on Great Lakes

Jan 26, 2026 | Daily News

U.S. Coast Guard ships worked in icy waters on the Great Lakes on January 21 clearing a path to help large cargo boats that were stuck in ice continue their journey. Read the full story by The Plain Dealer.


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