Fishing Trawler stuck in ice Feb 17, 2016. Photo submitted by Rick Smith.

Fishing Trawler stuck in ice Feb 17, 2016. Photo submitted by Rick Smith.

Trawler Stuck In Ice

By Lee Michaels

February 18, 2016 - 11:16am

A fishing trawler heading back to port in Sarnia became stuck in ice that has formed north of the Blue Water Bridge Wednesday afternoon. With the help of a smaller vessel and several runs at the thick ice, the trawler manager to free itself. Fishing Trawler stuck in ice Feb 17, 2016. Photo submitted by Rick Smith.

Fishing Trawler stuck in ice Feb 17, 2016. Photo submitted by Rick Smith.

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