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LEGEND

THE MILKY RIVER IN ST. CLAIR SHORES IS A SHALLOW RIVER THAT DOES NOT
FREEZE WELL IN WINTER. A SMALL BOY WENT SLEDDING ON THE RIVER, AGAINST
THE WISHES OF HIS PARENTS, FELL IN AND WAS NEVER FOUND.

Where learned: DETROIT

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Running water Large current. River, stream....

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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WHIRLPOOL

A NUMBER OF YEARS AGO A MAN WAS SHOOTING RAPIDS BELOW NIAGARA
FALLS WHEN HE GOT HUNG UP IN THE WHIRLPOOL IN DEVIL'S GORGE. HE
WAS IN A MOTOR BOAT BUT STILL WAS OVERCOME BY THE CURRENT AND WAS
CARRIED FREE FROM THE WHIRLPOOL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): NEAR DROWNING.

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Running water Large current. River, stream....

Date learned: 11-12-1968

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