Bide-A-Wee
On June 8, the 20 meter long passenger vessel Bide-A-Wee ran aground on the Canadian side of St. Marys River. The Bide-A-Wee loaded with passengers was in the middle of a tour of the Soo Locks when it struck bottom on the northern side of the river. The vessel contacted authorities that there were no injuries and the vessel was stable. Taking a cautious approach, a response boat from the United States Coast Guard arrived on scene and assisted in transferring passengers to the ferry Hiawatha. After the passengers were safely transferred, the Bide-A-Wee was refloated under its own power assisted by a tug. No reports of damage or pollution released. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
