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Fightin' Ice

Dominic Basile, Allegheny River L/D 5 equipment mechanic leader, watches as the lock gates are cycled to try to break up the ice.

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Tags: Pittsburgh District, Locks and dams, Winter Weather, Allegheny River, Ice , usace

Photo by: Dan Jones | VIRIN: 150227-A-ZK785-052.JPG

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