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Cargo Ship Freed After Getting Stuck In Delaware River Mud

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A cargo ship was briefly stuck in the mud in the Delaware River early Tuesday.

The ship, which is called the Nord Explorer, was not carrying any cargo.

It was stuck in the mud at the mouth of the Rancocas Creek in Riverside, New Jersey after arriving from Panama.

It was eventually freed and was spotted being towed by Coast Guard tug boats.

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