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Barges Stranded in Low Mississippi River Channel
More than 300 barges are stuck in the Mississippi River channel from Cairo to near Cape Girardeau as water levels fall. Officials say loaded barges will remain stranded for several more days while empty boats pass through. The drought and ice-formed channels have caused the worst shallow-water conditions in years and the river work remains halted at several points.
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