High waters make Shuswap River dangerous for floaters and paddlers, stewards say
Floating and paddling in the Shuswap River is not recommended while the waters are high.
The Shuswap River Ambassadors are warning the public that high waters create dangerous conditions like cold temperatures, strong currents and debris. Recreational users can be more likely to be sucked under a log or get caught in a log jam.
“These hazards may also pop your vessel, flip or suck you under and it is difficult to swim to shore with the strong current and cold water conditions,” reads a June 30 Facebook post from the Shuswap River Ambassadors.
While the water levels on the Shuswap River have decreased eight inches since June 27, they are still asking residents to avoid floating on the river.
The river is currently 10 feet high, according to the river ambassadors.
The ambassadors also ask boaters to keep their wakes low when water levels are high.
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