(Going to the Colorado River?)….Caution is recommended.

Officials say the river flows have recently been greatly increased. The releases upstream are causing deeper and faster flowing water in the area. Tuesday afternoon Yuma Fire received a report of  a horse and rider trapped in the River in the East Wetlands area. When crews arrived at the scene, the found the horse and rider had been able to get themselves out of the water. The rider was assessed for injuries, but refused any further assistance.