A freighter that ran aground in the St. Clair River near Marine City has been freed, according to the Coast Guard.
The ship is a bulk carrier called the American Courage.
The Coast Guard said the freighter was carrying 200,000 tons of stone when it ran aground after 7 a.m. Tuesday.
According to the Coast Guard, there were no reports of injuries or pollution. They are investigating the reason for the grounding.
“We are working closely with Grand River Navigation, our port partners, and international, federal and state entities to ensure the safety of the waterway and the quick resolution of this incident,” said Lt. j.g. Adeeb Ahmad, Sector Detroit’s public affairs officer. “With no injuries or pollution reported, our plan is to refloat the American Courage and coordinate with partner services for assistance and safe navigation.”
The Coast Guard safely refloated the ship around 7 p.m. Tuesday and it was towed to a nearby dock for inspection.
