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Tow service begins 'dangerous' salvage operation of barges stuck on Ohio River
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Tow service begins 'dangerous' salvage operation of barges stuck on Ohio River

  • Amanda Roberts
  • Updated Apr 4, 2023

Salvage operations began Tuesday morning to remove two barges stuck in the Ohio River, one of which isĀ loaded with methanol, a toxic chemical.

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Treasure hunters salvaged liquor from a 102-year-old WWI shipwreck, but haven't tasted a drop
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Treasure hunters salvaged liquor from a 102-year-old WWI shipwreck, but haven't tasted a drop

  • Gianluca Mezzofiore and David Williams, CNN
  • Updated Nov 13, 2019

Crews worked around the clock for a week in October to haul up case after case of booze from the Swedish steamer SS Kyros, which has been sitting in about 250 feet of water in the Baltic Sea.

Crews to resume salvage operation for barges stranded on Ohio River
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Crews to resume salvage operation for barges stranded on Ohio River

  • Updated Jan 9, 2019

Fifteen barges broke loose, when the towboat crashed into the Second Street Bridge on Christmas Day.

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