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Why these wooden canoes are sitting at the bottom of a Minnesota lake
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1:30Now PlayingWhen nearby wildfires threatened Camp Widjiwagan near Ely, Minnesota, staff made an extraordinary decision to protect part of the camp's history.
Nineteen historic wood-and-canvas canoes, including some dating back to the early 1900s, were intentionally submerged in Burntside Lake to help preserve them until it's safe to bring them back.
Camp Executive Director Ben Hoffman explains how the unique preservation effort came together, why these canoes are so important to the camp's legacy and how the organization is preparing to welcome campers back once wildfire conditions improve.
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