How to stay safe on local rivers this summer

PRINCE GEORGE- As Prince George gets its first taste of summer, more and more people will be spending their time floating down locals rivers, including the Nechako River.

With the high water levels and temperatures still cold, there are a few things BC AdventureSmart advises you to look out for.

“An unexpected fall into the cold water is is a shock to the system. What we have is what we call the 1-10-1 rule.” says Executive Director Sandra Riches. ” You have about one minute to take control of your breathing and calm down a little bit, about 10 minutes of really controlled body movements and then about one hour before hypothermia would set in if you’re still in the water.”