Low water level complicates river rescues in downtown Des Moines, Iowa
3/26/2024 5:10:26 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Society & Public Health
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Polk County, IA
Des Moines, IA
Start Date: 3/9/2024
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The low level of the Des Moines River has made water rescues more challenging for those who fall into the river near dams in the downtown area. The water extraction team can no longer perform rescues because the water is too shallow for the rescue boats.
KCCI TV 8 (Des Moines, Iowa), March 23, 2024
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