DATE/TIME: 03/16/2022 / 11:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: River Closure
LOCATION: 1 Mile North of Pirate Cove
SUSPECT(S): N/A
VICTIM(S): N/A
SUMMARY: The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Marine Enforcement Unit will be closing the Colorado River on March 16, 2022, approximately one mile north of Pirate Cove. The river will be completely closed to north and south boat traffic while Bureau of Reclamation completes construction of an underwater pipe across the river. The closure will begin at 11:00 a.m. and is expected to end at 1:00 p.m. Please avoid the area during these times so Bureau of Reclamation can complete their project.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is dedicated to providing a safe boating atmosphere for the public and urges everyone to boat sober and wear their life jackets. For more information regarding safe boating practices, visit the California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways web site at www.dbw.ca.gov.
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Refer: Deputy E. Blackard
Station: Colorado River Station
Phone No. 760-326-9200
Case No. N/A
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
