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The annual St. Clair River Float Down is scheduled for Sunday, August 17, despite safety warnings from the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guards.

Authorities cite risks such as fast currents, cold water, lack of life jackets, and alcohol consumption.

Past float downs have resulted in drownings and incidents of participants drifting into Canada.

Thousands of people are expected to meet this weekend for the annual Float Down on the St. Clair River.

The event is being held Sunday, Aug. 17, despite warnings from the U.S. Coast Guard in Port Huron against the unsanctioned event.

Warnings from the U.S. Coast Guard and other law enforcement about the risks involved in the event have become as annual an occurrence as the Float Down itself. On Monday, Aug. 11, U.S. Coast Guard Pu

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