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Five allisions on the Ohio River between February 5 and 8 damaged barges but caused no injuries or pollution.After four allisions in a 48-hour period, the Coast Guard issued a warning to mariners February 7 about high water and "dangerous currents" on the Ohio, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Sydney Phoenix, a public affairs officer for the Eighth District.Within hours, a fifth allision took place at Newburgh Locks and Dam, leading to its closure for several hours after an 11-barge tow broke free, and three went through the dam's gates."Higher than average water levels have created stronger than normal currents on the Ohio River that are leading to dangerous situations," the Coast Guard said in its warning. "Debris, rip currents and eddies are showing up in areas along the river where they don't normally occur." |