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20 Most Dangerous Places in the Midwest: Hidden Hazards
The Midwest hides dangers beneath its calm rivers, sandy dunes, and seemingly ordinary landscapes. Explore 20 of the region's most dangerous places in a countdown to a hidden threat below ground.
On July 12, 2013, six-year-old Nathan Woessner vanished into a narrow hole in a sand dune along Lake Michigan. Rescuers pulled him alive from beneath 11 feet of sand after more than three hours. The leading explanation points to decayed tree trunks buried inside the migrating dune, leaving hidden voids that can collapse without warning. More holes have appeared since, and the dune remains partially…
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