Restricted Access On Clear Creek Lifted

GOLDEN, CO — The Jefferson County Sheriff and the Golden Police Department have lifted restricted access to Clear Creek. All single-chambered air inflated devices such as belly boats, inner tubes and single chambered rafts are allowed back on the creek.

Body surfers and swimmers are also allowed; however, officials are advising people to be vigilant.

"Although the risk has diminished, the flow rate is still at the high end of the average annual rate and all users are encouraged to observe extreme caution due to safety concerns surrounding swift moving water and floating debris," the City of Golden said in an alert.

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Two people were rescued from Clear Creek in late June after falling off their tubes near Billy Drew Bridge. They were taken to a hospital in fair condition.

The boundaries affected by the restriction order on July 1 extended from JeffCo’s western border at State Highway 119 eastward along the canyon through the city limits of Golden to Vanover Park.

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