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This week in history: Ferry LeConte helps to rescue two in near-tragic canoeing mishap

steinfeldswilliam@gmail.com by [email protected] April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

April, 1975 Tragedy was averted late Saturday evening when the occupants of a capsized canoe were towed to shore in Lutak Inlet opposite the ferry terminal and then brought safely back by the ferry LeConte. Russ Needham and Terry Wheelock of Haines spent about a half hour in the frigid water after their canoe swamped. […]

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