MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Merced River and San Joaquin River will be closed for recreational use throughout Merced County, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.
Lake Yosemite closed until further notice
Sheriff’s officials say melting snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is causing more water to be released into the county’s waterways and making conditions very dangerous in the rivers.
The announcement comes after Sheriff Vern Warnke said he has recently encountered tragedies along the river, including people going missing after going to the river.
Sheriff Warnke says it is OK to go fishing in the river, but activities such as kayaking, swimming and any other activities having to do with launching are prohibited until further notice. order.
“The water flows quickly, is cold and deep. So please stay out of the water,” Warnke said.
Sheriff Warnke recommended other places to go, but the Sheriff’s Office encourages Merced County residents not to attempt to cool off in a river, stream or canal because the water is cold and moving quickly .
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