Record snowfall in the higher elevations this past season is melting and as a result rivers around California are flowing faster, harder and colder than they ever have. Many of these rivers run through national forests, and that’s where rangers are asking visitors to be very careful, especially after recent deaths. Danger lurks and could lead to tragedy should you and your family let down your guard.
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Caught on top of a waterfall: CHP rescues man on a rock before a 40-foot drop
‘Skip the dip’: Dangerous runoff claims 19 lives in California rivers