Coast Guard Responds to Grounded Passenger Vessel in Sault Locks Tours Incident
SAULT STE MARIE, Mich. — The U.S. Coast Guard swiftly responded to a distress call regarding the passenger vessel Bide-A-Wee, which ran aground in Canadian waters on the north side of the St Mary’s river earlier today. The 65’ tour boat reported no injuries and confirmed the vessel’s stability. As a precautionary measure, all passengers were safely transferred off the vessel to the tour boat Hiawatha by the U.S. Coast Guard Station Sault Ste. Marie. With the assistance of a tug, the Bide-A-Wee was able to navigate back safely under its own power. An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the grounding and assess any damages to the vessel. For media inquiries regarding the ongoing response, please contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern Great Lakes at 906-748-0539.