Cal Fire warns of dangerous conditions along the Feather River
As the weather warms up, it could be tempting to jump into the cool water along the Feather River. But CAL FIRE Butte County Division Chief Sean Norman said the water may not be like what people were used to in previous years. The hazards are especially prevalent near the Magalia Head Dam on the West Branch of the Feather River. Experienced whitewater kayaker Ben Stookesberry said these kinds of conditions are once in a lifetime for him. But it can be dangerous for those who haven’t spent years practicing and training like he has.