First responders say people recreating on Colorado's waterways need to wear personal floatation devices or life jackets.
The closure began at noon on Friday and includes the North Saint Vrain and Saint Vrain creeks from Apple Valley Road to North Foothills Highway.
On Friday, the Saint Vrain River was flowing around 768 cubic feet per second, and its speed is expected to increase.The closure includes watercraft like single-chamber rafts, single-chamber belly boats, and inner tubes. There is an exemption for kayaks and white-water canoes, which are allowed, but anyone using those watercraft are strongly encouraged to exercise caution and wear personal protection equipment including life jackets, wet or dry suits and helmets.The sheriff's office did not say when the closure could end.
"If you are recreating on a creek that is not impacted by the closure, or using an exempted watercraft, please be aware that the water conditions still may not be safe for your skill and comfort level," the sheriff's office said."Always use caution and wear personal safety equipment when recreating in bodies of water.
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