Owner of abandoned canoe in Elmhurst found safe
The owner of a canoe found abandoned in Salt Creek has been found safe, Elmhurst authorities said Monday afternoon.
Public safety crews were searching the creek area after the canoe was discovered in the water around 10 a.m. under the bridge at St. Charles Road and Route 83.
Eastbound lanes on St. Charles temporarily were closed between Monterrey and Route 83 and drivers were cautioned to avoid the area.
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