A barge stuck for over a century breaks loose

A rusty century-old barge appears to break loose during a storm in late October in the river just above Niagara Falls, capturing the world's attention.

The boat, known as the Iron Scow, had been lodged in the rocks of the upper Niagara River, around 600 meters from the Horseshoe Falls, since 1918.

"The poor old thing, what's left of it, has spun around and tipped over," said Jim Hill, superintendent of heritage at Niagara Parks.

The Washington Post says it was originally about a third of a mile (0.5 km) from the brink of Horseshoe Falls. It then moved about 164 feet (150 meters) downstream and became lodged again.

A Niagara Parks official said it could be stuck in its new location for days or even years.