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science25 days ago•13 min saved

5,200-Year-Old Canoes Unearthed in Lake Mendota Reveal Ancient Wisconsin Waterways

Scientists at the USDA Forest Products Lab and Wisconsin archaeologists have identified 16 ancient dugout canoes in Lake Mendota, some dating back as much as 5,200 years. They’re learning about wood choices (elm dominates, with cottonwood and red oak anomalies) and techniques that may have included intentional tyloses formation to make canoes watertight. Two vessels will be freeze-dried for a 2027 Wisconsin History Center exhibit, while many others are too fragile to move. The finds suggest a broader Indigenous canoe network around the region, with Wingra Lake likely to yield more discoveries, and tribal partners emphasizing the cultural story the canoes tell.

via WPR|

#ancient-dugout-canoes #elm-wood #indigenous-transport-networks

accidentsdisasters2 years ago•1 min saved

"Pier Collapse at Wisconsin College Campus Leaves 1 Hospitalized and 20 Injured"

A pier on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus collapsed into Lake Mendota during Labor Day celebrations, resulting in one person being hospitalized and approximately 20 others sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred when a section of the metal pier near the Union Terrace's campus stage gave way, causing people to fall into the water. The swimming area was not staffed by lifeguards at the time, and efforts are underway to recover lost items from the lake.

via ABC News|

#accidentsdisasters #injuries #labor-day

accidents2 years ago•4 min saved

"UW-Madison Union Terrace Pier Collapses, Causing Chaos in Wisconsin"

A pier at the Union Terrace in UW-Madison collapsed, injuring 20 people and sending one to the hospital. The incident occurred when a portion of the metal pier collapsed, causing several individuals to fall into Lake Mendota. The injured person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while five others received minor injuries. Approximately 60 to 80 people were on the pier at the time of the collapse. The university will investigate the incident, and it was noted that the swimming area was not staffed by lifeguards.

via Madison.com|

#accidents #injuries #investigation

accidentsincidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Massive Pier Collapse at Memorial Union Terrace Sends Dozens Plunging into Lake Mendota

A pier collapse at the Memorial Union Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in several students falling into Lake Mendota. Approximately 60-80 people were on the pier at the time, with one person being transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Most others suffered scrapes and bruises. It is believed that everyone has been accounted for, and those who lost property in the incident are advised to contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

via WMTV – NBC15|

#accidentsincidents #lake-mendota #memorial-union-terrace