Divers To Collect Sample of Mystery Content of Sunken Barge in Lake Erie - Worried it Could Cause Od

CLEVELAND – Divers plan to briefly remove a plug they installed on the sunken barge 9 nautical miles north east of Kelleys Island in Lake Erie Monday to collect a sample of the product inside for identification.

When the plug is removed, a small amount of the product will escape, rise to the surface of the water and could cause an odor in surrounding areas up to several miles away, depending on wind conditions. Air monitoring will continue throughout the evolution, ensuring the safety of both responders and residents on the far shores.