2.5M dump truckloads of debris went into the river when B.C. landslide dam broke
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The Fraser River is not expected to have any large rises in water levels, however, there are concerns for boaters as there is potential for debris to travel the length.
Landslide debris that blocked the Chilcotin River last week is now moving through the Fraser River and officials are warning the conditions are still dangerous.
The Fraser River is not expected to have any large rises in water levels, however, there are concerns for boaters as there is potential for debris to travel the length of the Fraser.
The Government of Canada has issued a Navigational Warning about the debris, saying the amount of debris that will make it past the debris trap on the Fraser River near Agassiz is unclear.
All mariners should use caution when navigating, especially at night. Recreational craft of all types should avoid navigating the Fraser River and its delta until conditions clear, according to the warning.
Mariners navigating in the Salish Sea should expect debris on and below the surface.
Bruce Hayne, the executive director of Boating BC, said they are also recommending boaters stay off the waterways.
“The debris that is coming down is spectacular,” he said. “If you’re out there on the water, it’s very dangerous.
“These are dead heads that are coming down.
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