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2 stories matching thin

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  1. The Ice That Wasn't: A Steamship Captain’s Tale of Frozen Lake Chelan

    In the mild winter of 1907, a steamboat captain on Lake Chelan reported sailing through sheets of ice that shouldn't have existed. His account, initially met with skepticism, offers a rare glimpse into the unpredictable microclimates of the Washington interior.

    Mar 14, 1899The Seattle StarChelan, Chelan CountyStrange But True

  2. The Great Log Jam: A Man Survives a Frozen River Nightmare

    W.H. McKern of Boston arrives in Seattle after a harrowing journey through ice-choked waters and frozen rail lines, offering a rare glimpse into the brutal winter conditions gripping the Pacific Northwest.

    Mar 4, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

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