NOT<\/u><\/em><\/strong> something you want to go over.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStrainers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Think about a tree, and tip it on it\u2019s side and put it in the water. These are dangerous because the strength of the current can pin\/ trap a person, or a boat in or on the branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sieve or Siphon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
A pile of rocks that water can go through, but people and boats cannot. These are extremely dangerous because the current can trap a person, and extraction can almost be impossible without a drop in water level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are some of the basic features in a river. Practice identifying them in small streams and creeks, not just the rivers you plan on boating. The more you practice, the more you will see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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