Smaller boat dismasted after hitting bridge in Duluth

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Lake Superior's famously fickle weather turned rapidly last weekend, with temperature dropping by 40 degrees and wind shifting towards shore. The wind shift led to a large current entering the bay under the Aerial Lift Bridge. A boat that had left the bay under fair conditions for a race was attempting to return and was dismasted after colliding with the bridge.


https://www.twincities.com/2018/05/1...ng-high-winds/


The boat does not appear to have an auxiliary engine. The complete absence of traffic on the bridge makes it appear that the bridge was being prepared for a lift but was unable to lift in time to avoid a collision. Though not necessarily related to these events, the long-time operator of the bridge retired about a year ago.