Can you cross Detroit River to Canada?
Can you cross Detroit River to Canada? You can do so easily from Detroit using either the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge. There's also the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. Really — it's easy.
How many bodies have been found in the Detroit River?
EIGHT unidentified bodies have been found in the Detroit River and cops have issued a series of snaps as they try to identify the victims. Cops revealed the remains were all found in the waterway between June 1968 and 2015.
What is the secret tunnel under the Detroit River?
The Michigan Central Railway Tunnel is a railroad tunnel under the Detroit River connecting Detroit, Michigan, in the United States with Windsor, Ontario, in Canada. The U.S. entrance is south of Porter and Vermont streets near Rosa Parks Boulevard.
How fast is the current in the Detroit River?
“It's like a hand grabs hold of your feet and your legs, it grabs your body mass and will pull you down.” According to Berry, the Detroit River normally runs at 2 1/2 knots, around 3 mph, but right now, it's running at 9-10 knots, around 11mph, according to the Star.
What fish live in the Detroit River?
The Detroit River is home to over 65 species of fish! The more commonly targeted fish for sport and consumption include Silver Bass, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Bluegill, Crappie, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Walleye, Brown Bullhead, Carp and Channel Catfish.
Has anyone successfully swam across the Detroit River?
“I never should have done it. I've been telling people I could swim across the river for 20 years and they all laughed at me, and I finally did it, Morillo told The Star. But I would not suggest anybody do it. There are giant fines for doing it, crossing the shipping lanes.