Fuel spill in Hancock closes Portage canal

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Fuel spill in Hancock closes Portage canal

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I know the Ranger went out Tuesday, don't know if the Seaplane service was affected. The canal is open.

Breaking News: We're keeping an eye on news of a tanker truck that discharged fuel into the Portage Lake Ship Canal between Houghton and Hancock, Mich. According to a TV6 News Team report on Thursday, "The entire Portage Canal, including public access beaches and boat launches are temporarily closed for ATCTW062521.spillside.250.jpgrecreational boating and body contact. … The primary concern for public safety is exposure to benzene due to inhalation and skin contact. Affected residents near the spill site are being temporarily evacuated by emergency personnel due to safety concerns." The health advisory was issued from the Western U.P. Health Department working with the EPA and Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Superior Search and Rescue reported that "Around 8 a.m. a gasoline tanker tipped over at Santori’s Corner on US Highway 41 in west Hancock. The tanker immediately started spilling gasoline. It was carrying about 8,500 gallons."
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