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Those Who Serve: Columbia River bar pilots risk their lives to guide cargo ships

published on 5 April 2020 - 675 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by KGW News. (08/02/2019)

Columbia River Bar Pilots risk their lives every day and night to keep cargo ships moving across the dangerous Columbia River Bar. They work in any weather and help protect the environment by making sure the big ships do not crash on their way in or out of the river.

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published on 6 September 2020

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Praticagem do Brasil".
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published on 7 November 2025

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This was filmed a few years ago, 2019 I think.
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