Timelapse video shows massive cargo ship getting 'cut out' of ice in Lake Superior
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By Hope Nguyen
Published on April 12, 2026.
A video has emerged showing a massive cargo ship being rescued from ice in Lake Superior, Minnesota. The Lee A. Tregurtha, identified as the 826-foot vessel, was trapped in frozen waters before being cut out by the United States Coast Guard Cutter Spar. The video was recorded by local resident Danielle Thralow and shared on Facebook. Despite the dramatic rescue, there were no injuries or fuel leaks reported. The incident highlights the unpredictability of weather conditions on the Great Lakes.
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