Kern River claims another life due to fast waters

Kern River claims another life due to fast waters

[@dethray1000]

we have been going there since the 60ties--did a lot of kayaking there--people died every time we were there--same thing at kings river--people in our group saved people all the time at both places--even with a life jacket people go into total panic mode when the current pulls on them

[@lopezexplora]

I’ve try so hard to get awareness to people from LA ( most victims come from here ) about this place but sadly they don’t listen , mix alcohol with swimming here or just ignore all the warnings, it’s sad it keeps on happening every year!

[@9tohigh592]

Living here I honestly can't even be sad anymore, it's known as the "killer kern river" for a reason, idiots will never learn.

[@ariannaperez9882]

My condolences to the families

[@boblatkey7160]

Just have a couple of beers and your confidence of handling the current will go way up.

[@axdrewiii4125]

That man don’t know nothing to be saying he’s not scared of that water 😭😭

[@airtioteclint]

He was trying to act tough in front of the girls. They looked embarrassed for him.

[@JohnnyAngel8]

335 drownings in 56 years is tragic. That 6 per year on average.

[@williamweiss6128]

Everywhere, this will never stop happening. Very sad. Having a great time with family, friends, and then the inevitable.

[@HarleyRunner]

I used to go to sweat as a kid by the kern river with the some old indians from that river some tubatulabal ( im from the chicos) and the Big pine and Bishop Paiute shoshones and jump in after . Very sacred river and place. Got to remember the lives given. Us Paiutes Always ask the river for permission to be there . Many prayers for the loved ones of this beautiful person.. 😢 the water spirits hold on to you sometimes....from my own experinces. I have almost lost my life in the Bishop creek as a kid .. only took me once to learn to have Respect for the pahya.

[@kevinhastings4982]

Tell people to pick up their trash when they leave!!!!!!

[@stuwest3653]

That will work.

[@justincase6691]

That "headline" implies that the river is at fault

[@soberandwatching]

May the lord Jesus Christ comfort their families, so sad.

[@deadcarz4926]

He did it.

[@boblatkey7160]

Well your nonsense beliefs don't do squat! Grow up.

[@soberandwatching]

@@deadcarz4926 Therefore, hear me, you men of understanding: far be it from God that he should do wickedness, and from the Almighty that he should do wrong. For according to the work of a man he will repay him, and according to his ways he will make it befall him. Of a truth, God will not do wickedly, and the Almighty will not pervert justice.

[@soberandwatching]

@@boblatkey7160 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man

[@boblatkey7160]

@@soberandwatching trusting in the Lord and believing that crap is no different than drug addiction or alcoholism. You are saying it is much better to be wasted on alcohol and completely trashed than it is to be sober and clear minded.

[@cawreshist1019]

Remember the song "Never swim kern River again " R.I.P.

[@lindastonebraker2512]

Gosh how terrible to refer to the river as the “Killer Kern River”.

[@StephenTalksTV]

this shit aint disney land be careful folks

[@grammadee94]

Stupid choices can have FATAL consequences

[@diyoregonnowtexas9202]

People keep going in there regardless or so many people drowning. Why?

[@anniehills3580]

Why doesnt the state mark the areas as NO SWIMMING😮😢

[@aaroneaton583]

Because of money no tourists no money 💰🤑💰

[@stuwest3653]

@@aaroneaton583 No, it is because it would be unenforceable.

[@andyroubik5760]

You can't legislate common sense. Some people are perfectly able to swim in these areas and others are not. You need to know your limits and keep an eye on your kids

[@katwashere194]

😂😂😂

[@j.l.salayao8055]

It doesn't that because many people get involved in car accidents, the road should be closed. No way, hose!

[@anniehills3580]

That is a SAVAGE RIVER...THAT TRIES TO KILL YOU😅 RIP❤LITTLE SWIMMERS

[@joseluna2622]

He’s been found dead 😭 I know him very well since he is my dads best friend 😭

[@rickh9507]

Another one.

[@AntonioFlores-gd8do]

WHAY THE F THEY GET IN THERE

[@shakirabells6955]

To bad why people attempt to swim eventhough the water is so dangerous

[@AlbacoreOnly]

Oopsy Daisies

[@Lifeisshortby]

Was she trying to get a 🤳

[@deadcarz4926]

Darwin always wins.

[@vreyes130]

Another one happen today

[@TheRealSeanMikel]

Might as well drain the kern river

[@Oldguy-k3t]

I swam the upper kern with snorkel and mask. Found I phone, and a body trapped under a ledge and brush.

[@GruneD]

The killer river 😅

[@xtrm2009]

Seriously? Still no ropes or chains attached on the river's edges? smh...

[@whoiscrazy]

if you are the average swimmer and have common sense on currents you should be perfectly fine, you cant enforce common sense.

[@xtrm2009]

@@whoiscrazy L, bro.

[@whoiscrazy]

@@xtrm2009 what? the kern river spans 220 km, which i dont want taxpayer money going towards some stupid decisions some people in la decided

[@xtrm2009]

@@whoiscrazy I don't see nobody in here asking you...

[@whoiscrazy]

​@@xtrm2009asks the dumbest question proceeds to ask why

[@Breaking88394]

People stay out the water

[@nunabiz]

Oh shit California now they will bsn Rivers!