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NPS vessel PEREGRINE runs aground at Keweenaw Upper Entrance

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The National Park Service (NPS) has reported that the NPS Vessel Peregrine ran aground in the early hours of Saturday, June 14. The 25-foot boat experienced the mishap at approximately 12:30 am at the north end of the Keweenaw Upper Entrance in Hancock, Michigan.

The incident occurred on the break wall of the entrance, a crucial point of the area. The Keweenaw Upper Entrance is a significant location within the Hancock region, and the incident is likely to have disrupted regular operations.

As of now, the NPS has not provided any further details about the incident. It remains unclear what led to the vessel running aground or whether there were any injuries sustained during the event. Further updates are expected as the situation is investigated and assessed.

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