Residents of the Cold Lake area are being advised to stay clear of the Beaver River amid dangerously elevated water levels that have produced rapid, erratic flows.
In a social media post this week, Cold Lake First Nations cautioned people to keep themselves, their children, and their pets a safe distance from both the water and the riverbanks.
“The Beaver River is currently extremely high and moving very fast, creating dangerous currents and strong, unpredictable undercurrents,” the statement said.
CLFN says that the section near the Highway 28 bridge between Casino Dene and Cold Lake requires extra vigilance.
Community members are specifically warned against jumping in, swimming, or wading. Parents should not permit children to play close to the river, and pet owners are asked to keep animals well away from the banks.
“Even if the water appears calm from the surface, strong currents and undercurrents can pull you under without warning. The current conditions make the river especially dangerous right now”
The First Nation is encouraging everyone to pass the warning along to others in the community.
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