Officials warn Penticton River Channel floaters to stay vigilant
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Coyote Cruises say they are expecting a busier summer and want people to not only stay safe but to have fun.
It is almost that time of year when people will float down Penticton’s iconic River Channel. But as of Thursday afternoon, Okanagan Lake was above full pool and rapidly draining into the channel.
“We’ve had to drastically increase outflows through the town,” said Ministry of Forests and Lands Public Safety and Protection head Shaun Reimer. “And right now, we’re actually a little bit higher than our sort of design maximum.”
The Penticton Fire Department is reminding visitors to stay vigilant.
“It is generally a safe environment and it can be a very fun family activity. As long as we respect the water, respect their surroundings that you’ll end up having an enjoyable, very memorable moment in the Okanagan Valley,” said Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson.
The fire department says they performed 18 life-saving measures in 2019 when water levels were about the same as they are now.
“I just want to encourage the residents and the visitors that are coming to Penticton to be mindful of that,” said Watkinson.
“Especially watch out for the children because they can slip away very quickly and you will not be able to catch up with them in that water.”
Officials are reminding floaters to wear a life jacket, to drink responsibly, and not to tie tubes together.
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