Safe way to cross a river

Submitted: Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 10:40
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Its probably been posted before but you can always learn something from the experts on safe river crossing.
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Reply By: pop2jocem - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 13:50

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 13:50
Yes Bob, it has been posted on a few forums and yes there is certainly a lesson to be learnt. Not sure whether that driver falls into the incredibly brave or incredibly lucky basket. There is a third option but I wont be so unkind to list it.

Cheers
Pop
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Reply By: OBJ - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 14:22

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 14:22
He may have been crossing the Bogan River. In that case, it seems to fit the circumstances.

OBJ
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Reply By: madfisher - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 16:55

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 16:55
Nearly sure this is at the top of lake Lyal near Lithgow, during a flood. I have driven the boat across this crossing and the sounder indicated 2m depth.
Sad thing is a lot of people have drowned their vehicle, and one bloke nearly wiped his family out trying to do the same. My mate actually heard their cries for help while he was fishing, and came up in a largish boat and picked them up.
cheers Pete
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Reply By: mikehzz - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 18:25

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 18:25
This guy is a contender as well...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWyxuBEKQAw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Follow Up By: Wayne's 60 - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 20:17

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 20:17
mikehzz,

Not really a similar situation, as there is no "flow" with the pond the Suzuki is in. Still it sits very high in the tail for a standard tank.

Cheers,
Wayne & Slly.
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Reply By: Wayne's 60 - Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 20:01

Monday, Aug 18, 2014 at 20:01
Hi Bob,

It has been posted before, though I have trouble with the fact that you have used ......

"Experts" ......... & "Safe" ....... in the same sentence.

It is still a matter of DEPTH vs FLOW and I would like to know if there are standard tanks under that vehicle.

First question after that would have been ....... do I need to go across there??

Cheers,
Wayne & Sally.


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