High Winds Make Rough Ferry Ride
Passengers Wait For An Hour
POSTED: 2:49 p.m. EST February 12, 2002
UPDATED: 2:51 p.m. EST February 12, 2002
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. -- High winds were making for more than just a bad hair day Tuesday as gusts up to 40 mph hit area roads and Lake Champlain.
The high winds made for a slow commute across the lake for many people who depend on the ferry. Lake Champlain Transportation Officials said high winds kept the boats going at a slow pace.
Some passengers had to wait for up to an hour.
"Everyone was just sitting in their car. I think it was just too cold to get out," passenger Gail Hanson said.
The ferry had to shut down once last year because of high winds and ice.
The high winds made for a slow commute across the lake for many people who depend on the ferry. Lake Champlain Transportation Officials said high winds kept the boats going at a slow pace.
Some passengers had to wait for up to an hour.
"Everyone was just sitting in their car. I think it was just too cold to get out," passenger Gail Hanson said.
The ferry had to shut down once last year because of high winds and ice.
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