Reasons to Stay Out of Dry Washes...
Jun 26, 2019 13:31:27 #
This is for those of you who do not understand the BIG, DRY "Rivers" in the Southwestern US deserts.
Their are extreme cautions associated with them one must heed. Watch this!
Reasons to Stay Out of Dry Washes
Their are extreme cautions associated with them one must heed. Watch this!
Reasons to Stay Out of Dry Washes
Jun 26, 2019 13:41:42 #
Jun 26, 2019 14:17:06 #
Wowie! Thanks for posting. Those who don't respect Mother Nature are doomed to learn the hard way.
Jun 26, 2019 15:56:13 #
Jun 26, 2019 17:15:06 #
In the UK we have a couple of tidal boars - where estuaries funnel the incoming tide resulting in a wave several feet high running at 15 - 20 MPH. BUT living in a wet country means that we rarely see dry river beds flood so fast (or for no apparent reason)
interesting
interesting
Jun 27, 2019 05:42:51 #
Jun 27, 2019 06:58:53 #
I only seen this a couple of times, but it is scary. Once south of Alpine, Tx we waited 3 hours for the first wave to pass before crossing the wash. The only way we knew it was safe to go was three Cattle Haulers came up in 18 wheelers loaded with steers. They knowing the country and talking to the ranchers told us when it was safe to cross, so we followed them. They mentioned if we didn’t go there was a second and larger wave coming and it would most likely mean spending the night.
When you watch this and see all the debris what you’ll not see is the rattle snakes that are embedded within that mess. They are abundant and more than a little mad when they finally get out of the main stream.
Worth the watch.
When you watch this and see all the debris what you’ll not see is the rattle snakes that are embedded within that mess. They are abundant and more than a little mad when they finally get out of the main stream.
Worth the watch.
Jun 27, 2019 08:29:48 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
In the news not long ago many members of a family were killed and injured by a flash flood in an arroyo. The thing about rain in the desert, you have to be aware of it even if miles away, or in the mountains, it might show up at the most inopportune time. Been there, seen that!
Jun 27, 2019 08:34:42 #
ncribble wrote:
I only seen this a couple of times, but it is scar... (show quote)
Oie! I didn't think of the snakes!
Jun 27, 2019 09:04:52 #
I'm surprised that they were standing so close to that. The area upstream must be nice and clean, but what does it look like at the other end?
Jun 27, 2019 10:07:52 #
Watching that brought back memories of the first time I visited Palm Springs. We took a guided tour, and the tour guide pointed out an area that appeared to be a concrete "V". He said, "Many tourists and visitors will unknowingly camp or hike in this area. Amateur filmmakers will shoot movies here. And every year, several are injured or killed. This is a culvert that catches snowmelt and rainfall from the mountains. Without ANY WARNING, it can fill to near capacity. People don't realize that the temperature can rise or it can rain in the mountains, and it will take some time for it to reach the culvert. When it does, many times you have no warning and you cannot climb the sides of the culvert fast enough to get out of the way.
Someone said, "I've seen this location in movies!" The guide replied you probably have, but they are professional production companies who get a permit in advance and have to have emergency equipment at the ready.
Thanks for posting this, it was interesting.
Someone said, "I've seen this location in movies!" The guide replied you probably have, but they are professional production companies who get a permit in advance and have to have emergency equipment at the ready.
Thanks for posting this, it was interesting.
Jun 27, 2019 10:32:32 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
sbohne wrote:
Watching that brought back memories of the first t... (show quote)
Santa Maria River (dry bed) was very much like that...dry almost all the time (in early-mid 60's, when I was a kid). It would rain up in the coastal mountains (we mignt not even be aware) and all of a sudden big water and all sorts of stuff flowing toward the ocean. We played there often......... learned to shoot (gun) there, hiked and later first dirt bike, in that dry river bed....
Jun 27, 2019 20:38:12 #
Seems he might invest in a drone with a nice camera on it. That way he wouldn't have to take those dangerous chances.
Jun 28, 2019 08:50:40 #
Jun 28, 2019 13:35:17 #
would he have still been laughing if she had tripped as she was running away from the flood?
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