Drought making Miss. river dangerous to navigate

Drought making Miss. river dangerous to navigate

August 2, 2012 1:24 PM

Nearly two thirds of the United States is suffering through the worst drought in decades. And it's taking a serious toll along the country's most important waterway. Karen Brown took a ride on the Mississippi River, where dropping water levels are a serious threat to the economy.

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