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Dangerous river conditions have resulted in the closure of a section of the Gunnison River. Under an order from the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Department, “the Gunnison River is closed to all watercraft vessels between Almont and the Gunnison County Road 10 Bridge,” which is approximately one mile north of Garlic Mike’s.
The announcement was made Wednesday morning through Gunnison County Emergency Management. “The closure is to protect public safety, and is due to dangerous river conditions, including bridges that are unnavigable.”
The order was effective Wednesday morning, June 5, and the river will remain closed until further notice. For more information, contact the sheriff’s office at 970-641-1113.
