CCSO MARINE PATROL WARNING PUBLIC OF EXISTING HAZARD ON CLACKAMAS RIVER **(PHOTOS ATTACHED)**
Posted: August 4th, 2010 9:15 AM
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-08/624/37251/Pump_hole_hazard_015.jpg (Pump Hole five)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-08/624/37251/Pump_hole_hazard_014.jpg (Pump Hole four)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-08/624/37251/Pump_hole_hazard_013.jpg (Pump Hole three)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-08/624/37251/Pump_hole_hazard_005.jpg (Pump hole two)
Photo/sound file: http://www.flashalertnewswire.net/images/news/2010-08/624/37251/Pump_hole_hazard_002.jpg (clack river hazard one)
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Deputies are alerting the public to be aware of a navigation hazard on the Clackamas River. This partially submerged water hazard is situated approximately three-quarters of a mile up stream of the popular Barton Park boat ramp on the Clackamas River.
The Hazard is an old piece of machinery that is exposed in a rapid area on river left, the north side of the Clackamas River. The area is known as the 'Pump Hole Rapid' near the old gravel pit -- just down stream from where the power lines cross the river.
This hazard recently caused injuries to two individuals attempting to raft through this portion of the river. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Marine Unit has posted signage approximately 60-yards prior to the hazard area warning those navigating the river to stay left on the river. This hazard has also been covered in yellow tape to make it more prominent and visible to the public.
Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Deputies are urging people to keep away from this hazard and to always wear your personal flotation devise.
Thank you,
Clackamas County Marine Patrol
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