Sunday, March 29, 2009

Coast Guard establishes safety zone on the Red River

From the U.S. Coast Guard:

FARGO, N.D. -- The Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Red River from Wahpeton to Pembina beginning Sunday, March 29, 2009.

All vessel traffic including canoes are restricted from transitting the Red River except for search and rescue and law enforcement vessels due to safety concerns and flooding. This order was placed in effect at 4:30 p.m. today by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port.