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McKenzie River obstructed near Paradise Campground, not safely navigable

A tree has blocked the McKenzie River about 2.2 miles downstream from Paradise Campground. The channel is completely blocked and not safely navigable.

from Lane County Sheriff’s Office
Posted on FlashAlert: October 11th, 2022 10:37 AM

The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is advising the public of a water obstruction on the McKenzie River approximately 2.2 miles downstream from Paradise Campground. This is near milepost 52 on the McKenzie Hwy.

Due to a tree down across the river, the channel is completely blocked and not safely navigable.

For the most current information on water obstructions and safety tips, please review the information provided by the Oregon State Marine Board at www.oregon.gov/osmb.

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