Seasonal announcement from U.S. Coasties

NEWS RELEASE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ************************* Coast Guard channel closure SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901, Captain of the Port Sault Ste.

NEWS RELEASE

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

************************* Coast Guard channel closure

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - In accordance with 33 CFR 165.901, Captain of the Port Sault Ste. Marie will close the waters between Cheboygan Michigan and Bois Blanc Island Michigan known as South Channel, effective 1400 EST January 13, 2009.

The Coast Guard would like to remind all recreational ice users to plan their activity carefully, use caution on the ice and stay away from shipping channels.

Further inquiries can be made by phone to Sault Vessel Traffic Service at (906) 635-3232 or via e-mail.

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