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Dangerous waters: Making canal look ’safer’ increases hazard, says editorial

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 4, 2009 at 5:36 am

From the North County Times,

“Advocates for those who illegally cross the U.S. border with Mexico protested Wednesday at the San Diego County Water Authority headquarters, demanding that additional safety measures be installed along the 82-mile All-American Canal to help prevent accidental drowning of people attempting to cross into this country.

The protesters want “climb-outs,” ropes and ladders installed along the canal’s length to help the unfortunate from being swept away by the dangerous and swift current.

We think their requests are misplaced, and that making the canal look “safer” will only cause more deaths.

While we do not wish ill or hazard on anyone, we are also at a loss to understand why the canal’s operators (the water authority and the Imperial Irrigation District) should make extraordinary efforts to aid the safety of people who voluntarily risk a dangerous crossing. … “

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December 4, 2009 · Filed Under All-American Canal

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One Response to “Dangerous waters: Making canal look ’safer’ increases hazard, says editorial”

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