Wanda's Rules  Around Dams, Rivers & Canals

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Never boat just above or just below a dam.  Do not go past buoys, signs, ropes or lights that warn of a dam.  Don't boat or paddle near a low level dam.
WB01342_.gif (1042 bytes) Stay away from canals -- currents and undertows hide beneath the surface.
WB01342_.gif (1042 bytes) Remember that rivers can have strong currents and hidden dangers beneath the surface.  Some rivers have waterfalls; the water drops hundreds of feet.
WB01342_.gif (1042 bytes) Watch out for rapids or whitewater.
WB01342_.gif (1042 bytes) Watch out for fallen trees and broken limbs in a river.
WB01342_.gif (1042 bytes) Remember that cold water can cause hypothermia.