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Rafting
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"Montgomery Whitewater Park: A Thrilling Adventure with Food, Music, and More!"
Montgomery Whitewater park, a $90 million project, has opened its doors to the public, offering thrilling rafting experiences on its Competition Channel with Class IV rapids, as well as more laid-back rafting and kayaking on the Adventure Channel with Class II rapids. The park also features a restaurant, outdoor bar, walkways, yoga, vendors, and live music. While admission is free, there is a $10 parking fee this weekend, and fees apply for rafting and kayaking. Future plans for the park include rock climbing, mountain biking, rope courses, access to the Alabama River for kayaking and paddleboarding, an on-site hotel, and retail stores.
Fire crews rescue rafters stuck on small island in American River
Eight people were rescued by Sacramento Metro Fire after their raft hit a snag in the American River and pushed them into a small island. All eight people needed assistance to get back to the Harrington access point in Rancho Cordova, but there were no injuries reported. Only three people were wearing life jackets, prompting a reminder from Metro Fire to always wear life jackets while rafting.
Mountain Lion Attacks Foiled by Quick-Thinking Humans in Arizona and Colorado
A 64-year-old man was attacked by a mountain lion while rafting in a remote area of the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona. The man was rescued by other rafters who fought off the cougar with their paddles. The victim is recovering from the attack, and officials are searching for the mountain lion with the help of USDA hunters and hound dogs.
Mountain Lion Attacks on Humans in the Western US
A 64-year-old man camping on the edge of the Salt River in Gila County was attacked by a mountain lion while on a rafting trip. The man's status has not been disclosed, and hunters with hound dogs are searching for the big cat. Mountain lion attacks are rare, but people are advised to not approach them and to fight back if attacked.