Timelapse: Teeny tiny tugboats free massive freighter that ran aground in Detroit River

A massive freighter that ran aground in the Detroit River was freed with the help of multiple tugboats.

[wheressteve]

Don't let the "small" size fool you, they are incredibly powerful machines.

[veramae]

My grandfather would tell stories about going down to the Detroit River and swimming UNDERNEATH the big boats!

[larryhall]

Wonder what the tow bill on that will be?

[heartofglass]

those little strong tug boats deserve an award

[blauer]

I’ve been up close to them they’re not small that freighter is big