Coast Guard issues safety warning ahead of float down

Coast Guard issues safety warning ahead of float down

In the joint statement issued this week, both the Canadian and U.S. Coast Guards said the unsanctioned float down "poses significant dangers to participants."

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The Independent The Canadian and US Coast Guard are once again warning thrill seekers the Port Huron Float Down is not safe. Sunday, hundreds of people will hop into the water at Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron and make their way down the fast-moving St. Clair River to Marysville. This is the 50th anniversary of the 12-km event. But Coast…

Joint Statement from Canadian / U.S. Coast Guard Leadership Regarding the 2026 Port Huron Float Down - The Scuba News Canada

Port Huron Float Down 2026: Coast Guards warn participants of serious risks including cold water, strong currents, hypothermia, alcohol and drowning.