weedrancher wrote:
Buzzcut1
It they did not want to open them just to close them again in a couple weeks live in that area and it has always irritated me that the Forest Service closes all the campgrounds in the area. I experienced a similar situation a month ago in the Hat Creek area. I was after the "government shutdown" bu. You were right to be cautious on the river. I've helped pull bodies out the Yuba River.
All my years as a Fire Fighter has scene safety drilled into my head. No matter what I'm doing I do a size up and risk assessment. Look up down and all around and keep doing it.
I really want to try and avoid a preventable early personal termination LOL. When no one else is around self rescue is your only option. Water kills, a simple step like wearing a PFD fishing vest is an effective solution.