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AUSTIN – Police are urging the public to stay off Austin waterways as a temporary ban remains in effect due to hazardous conditions, officials said Saturday.<\/p>\n
Waterways Ban Ignored <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
Despite the ongoing ban, the Austin Police Department reported that individuals have continued to venture onto the water, prompting a public safety warning. Authorities emphasized that while conditions may appear calm from the shoreline, the waterways present hidden dangers.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“Please don’t,” the department said in a statement. “Fast-moving water, strong currents, and hidden debris can quickly turn a day on the lake into a life-threatening situation.”<\/p>\n
The ban strictly prohibits public access to Lake Austin from Mansfield Dam to Tom Miller Dam, Lady Bird Lake, and the Colorado River downstream of Longhorn Dam.<\/p>\n
Additionally, officials are asking the public to avoid riverfront trails. High water levels and the ongoing potential for flash flooding have made many nearby paths unsafe.<\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
The emergency waterways ban is scheduled to remain in effect until 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 21.<\/p>\n
Police noted that compliance with the restriction is critical not only for public safety but also to protect first responders from dangerous rescue operations.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this article is from the Austin Police Department.<\/p>\n
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