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Several narrowboats trapped by a canal collapse have finally been lifted out so that they can rejoin the canal network. A large hole appeared in the bank of the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, Shropshire, on 22 December, causing its water to drain into a nearby field. Two boats fell into the breach and others were trapped when sections of the canal had to be closed off. In a highly anticipated operation, a 90ft (27.4m) crane and several haulage teams worked to remove eight boats from Whitchurc