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Director worried by 4 drownings on Illinois River

By Robert J. Smith

Posted: June 22, 2011 at 4:10 a.m.

Four drownings in three weeks on the Illinois River have made the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission director wonder what more can be done to protect people while they are enjoying one of the state’s favorite recreation spots.

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