Comments on: Huron River West of Foster

By: George Hammond

George Hammond — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:21:34 +0000

The Ann Arbor News has the story, and a photo of the truck being pulled out. link to Ann Arbor News story on MLive The report says the truck didn't fall in, it rolled in while the owner was trying to launch his kayak at a "boat launch" in Scio Township.

By: Bob Martel

Bob Martel — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:21:58 +0000

In fact the Huron is running at 1,300 cubic feet per second which is quite high but typical for a rainy springtime. Check out this web site if interested: water data from U.S.G.S

By: Mark S.

Mark S. — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:08:55 +0000

I saw the aftermath of this on my bike ride yesterday, about 3:15. On my way out the tow truck had the truck pulled about half way out of the river. I saw two divers who looked like they had just gotten out of the water — presumably helping hook up the winch cables.

On my return traffic was stopped in both directions as the truck was being pulled onto the flatbed of the tow truck.

This was on that big curve west of Maple. There are a few pull outs where you sometimes see cars pulled off to park. I imagine they were using one of these and somehow ended up in the river.

And concerning the current — there is a lot of water moving down the river right now. I am sure the current is quite strong.

By: Kris

Kris — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:07:12 +0000

Just how does a truck “fall into” the Huron, and then float away in a section with almost no current?

I’d lover to hear more about this one.