Rivers and streams are always dangerous both at the source and in the upper gear, when they are ripped and foamed streams, and near the mouth, in the lower gear, where the great masses of water are lazy to form backwaters. Even if the river seems safe – The current is weak, and water shallow, You can encounter hidden dangers. You can't see everything in the most transparent water, which is hidden under its surface. It is easier to cross the river in its upper run than in the lower, It is deep there. However, you have to watch out for a rapid current. It is generally accepted, that slowly flowing rivers are deep, and fast flowing – shallow, but more often treacherous vortices occur in them, washed edges and invisible obstacles. Never cross the river with a gallery, If you can cross it with a dry leg.
Place of crossing
It's best to cross the river in place, in which the bridge stands, footbridge or a ferry is waiting. Therefore, before you enter the water, make a reconnaissance up and bottom of the river. Even if it is not near the bridge, Maybe you can find a place, in which the riverbed will be safe, and therefore also the crossing easier. Pay attention, whether the opposite shore is not too steep.
Treacherous rivers
It is generally impossible to determine the depth of the river, without entering it. Underwater obstacles are usually invisible from the shore. Standing on land is also difficult to determine, How strong is the current.
Protruding stones
It is easy to slide down with boulders dipped in water in the water, And the bark is often deeper in such places.
The breakthrough of the river
It is safer to cross the river between the bends than for or before, where the current is usually faster.
Hidden stones
Stones lying on the bottom, which do not protrude above the surface of the water, they form turbulence. The collapsing waves indicate the direction of water current.
Settlements
You need to avoid boggy edges and places, where the settlements are gathering – vegetation, Fall branches, because you can get stuck in them, and even be caught under water.
Undercut edge
The high or undercut edge makes it difficult to get out of the river.
Standing waves
Visible on the surface can be caused by very strong current or bleaching of water by stones lying at the bottom.
Sandy
By overcoming the river, you can head to the sandy rag. However, you have to remember, that the current on its other side may be stronger.
Rivers and streams are always dangerous both at the source and in the upper gear, when they are ripped and foamed streams, and near the mouth, in the lower gear, where the great masses of water are lazy to form backwaters. Even if the river seems safe – The current is weak, and water shallow, You can encounter hidden dangers. You can't see everything in the most transparent water, which is hidden under its surface. It is easier to cross the river in its upper run than in the lower, It is deep there. However, you have to watch out for a rapid current. It is generally accepted, that slowly flowing rivers are deep, and fast flowing – shallow, but more often treacherous vortices occur in them, washed edges and invisible obstacles. Never cross the river with a gallery, If you can cross it with a dry leg.
