Numerous Swift Water Incidents in Rocky Mountain National Park

Numerous swift water incidents in Rocky Mountain National Park

It’s summer in Rocky Mountain National Park and all rivers, creeks, and streams are flowing high and fast this time of year. Moving water is beautiful, it can also be very dangerous. Don’t underestimate the power of water. Over the past week, park rangers and other swift water rescue personnel have responded to three separate swift water rescue incidents inside Rocky Mountain National Park. These incidents involved both adults and children and a…

Multiple water rescues at Rocky Mountain National Park prompt dire warnings from officials

Despite the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, officials are warning visitors to take precautions due to recent swift-water rescues that occurred in the Wild Basin area on Friday.

Rockfall Narrowly Misses Swimmers at National Monument

Without warning, several boulders recently fell from a cliff surrounding a waterfall within Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. The rockfall occurred while swimmers–two young girls—were swimming in the waterfall’s pool. Thankfully, no one was hurt. A third person was filming when the boulders crashed into the water, and the video is now circulating widely as a warning to others recreating in similar places this summer. The Bureau…

Officials Issue Warning After 3 Separate Swift Water Rescues at Rocky Mountain National Park

It’s officially summertime in Rocky Mountain National Park and all of its rivers, creeks, and streams are flowing high and fast. While the fast moving water is beautiful to see, its also very dangerous and visitors should not underestimate its power. Even a few inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet and powerful currents can quickly pull a person underwater.      Rocky Mountain National Park wants to remind tourists to be extre…