Chicago kayaking: safe?

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If you think Kayaking on the Chicago river can be harmless think again. On July 1 60 kayakers were rescued when their kayaks capsized and went adrift.

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Topics: Transportation

Tags: featured, lake michigan, Science and Environment, summer

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