Kayaker rides raging Animas River as water levels approach 1970 record
Published date: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:16:22 +0700A kayaker battled powerful rapids in Colorado's swollen Animas River as water levels surged towards their highest point in more than half a century.
Dramatic footage shows a kayaker in a red boat navigating churning brown water at the whitewater park in Durango on October 23.
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Durango, Colorado, USA |
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23/10/2026 |
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VRP186368 |
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Duration: 00:40 |
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Format: Horizontal |
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Rating: News safe |
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