The wind-o-gedden is upon the Great Lakes again.
Early this morning, users of the Mackinac Bridge Authority text updates received the “Mackinac Bridge CLOSED to HIGH-PROFILE vehicles due to weather conditions” text. Those that use the Authority’s text service know this text and also know it is a bit of a canary in the coal mine regarding conditions on the big lakes.
In the wee hours of the morning (Wednesday, Nov 27), a Starline Ferry broke loose from the dock and grounded on the shore. Crews worked to get the boat secured to the dock. According to the CEO of Starline, the boat was decommissioned without an engine. Unconfirmed sources say the company was waiting to tow the vessel to a large lift to remove it from the water.
The first trip to the Mackinaw Island were delayed and island residents throughout the great lakes are reporting more dune and beach erosion. Stay tuned for more news from our adventure sources.
