High Water, High Risk: Conditions From Heavy Rains Are Recipe For Danger On Many MN Rivers

CBS Minnesota

May 19, 2022

More rain means more dangerous conditions on the water. The Rum River is one of 11 Minnesota rivers flooding right now. First responders just rescued a stuck kayaker last night.

Our Jeff Wagner found out why high water can be such a big risk.

A trip down the river in hopes of catching some fish was plan for a group of guys at Rum River Central Regional Park. Launching their canoes in an area that is usually a horse trail was likely not part of the plan, but with the area flooded and several roads flooded in the park as well, they didn’t have much of a choice.

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