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Unmanned sailboat causes power outage at Dauphin Island

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DAUPHIN ISLAND, AL (WRC) -

An unmanned sailboat collided with a power line near the Dauphin Island bridge, causing a power outage that may not be restored until Thursday or later.

Alabama Power says they are unable to send out workers to repair the power line due to the weather from Hurricane Isaac.

"If weather conditions permit, we hope to have electric service restored to the island by 5 p.m. on Thursday," the company said Wednesday afternoon on their website.

Check AlabamaPowerNews.com for updates on the power situation.

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