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Rescues, worries rise in St. George area, even as flooding concerns wane

A police officer said too many thrill-seekers underestimate the power of water, even if it is only a few inches deep.

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) A kayaker braves the high and fast-flowing  Virgin River in Bloomington Monday, May 1, 2023.

(Mark Eddington | The Salt Lake Tribune) A kayaker braves the high and fast-flowing Virgin River in Bloomington Monday, May 1, 2023.