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Kayaker Reported In Trouble On Escambia River; Flooding Closes Bluff Springs And Cotton Lake Recreation Areas
July 18, 2023
Authorities responded to reports of an overturned kayaker in trouble Monday on the Escambia River.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bluff Springs Recreation area midday. We are told the kayaker was safely brought to shore.
The Bluff Springs and Cotton Lake recreation areas are both closed temporarily due to flooding, according to the Northwest Florida Water Management District.
According to the National Weather Service, the Escambia River was at above action stage Monday at about 13 feet and falling.
Pictured: The ECSO responded to the Bluff Springs Recreation Area to assist FWC with reports of a kayaker in trouble Monday. Photo by Cliff Rooker for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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One Response to “Kayaker Reported In Trouble On Escambia River; Flooding Closes Bluff Springs And Cotton Lake Recreation Areas”
PTL the kayaker was able to get to shore safely. That river will rise on you in a heartbeat. It’s not just the rains we get around here but mostly the rains from our Northern areas that feed this stretch of waterway. I remember years ago when we camped/hunted Parker’s Island. We saw the water level rise several feet in just a few hours and for a brief time we got turned around in there. I know many know this but I’m going to say it anyways, have a float plan and check in periodically with someone on land. Those WATERPROOF GPS enabled radios are worth their money. Again, I’m glad the boater got back safely and as always, big THANKS to those who responded and helped get this person back home to their family.