 High winds and waves are to be blamed for moving and damaging the popular Lake Bemidji fishing pier. Last night's gusty weather made for treacherous conditions when the pier moved in the middle of the night. It was early morning when it was discovered that the bridge had moved and sustained considerable damage. The city parks department has posted the area as unsafe and asks everyone to observe the barricades. Crews were out this morning attempting to stabilize the fishing pier but the current weather conditions have made it challenging to repair it. It's unknown when the fishing pier will be reinstalled. We're not sure. You know, we're hoping it may take up until next week and the next week. We really got to get the better look at it, figure out what exactly needs to be repaired, see if there's any damage to any of the floats or the sections. We'll do our best to get it up and running as soon as possible. With the pier resting in the middle of the Mississippi River under the bridge, the city is asking boaters to use extra caution while traveling between Lake Bemidji and Lake Irving. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.