New Brunswickers are being told to stay away from rivers, streams and tributaries as the rain continues to fall across the province. The province’s Emergency Measures Organization says waterways are extremely dangerous as water levels are high, fast and cold, and could be carrying debris. They say the banks of waterways are also unstable and anyone who gets too close is at risk of being swept away. Environment Canada says some parts of New Brunswick could receive more than 100 millimetres of rain through today, with more rainfall expected tomorrow.
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Missing Kayakers Found Safe on Saint John River
Two kayakers reported missing on the Saint John River near Keswick on Friday have been found. RCMP say the pair of men were on a fiddlehead picking trip at the time but failed to return home. They were located Saturday morning in good condition on an island in the Saint John River. RCMP is advising people to use caution around the province’s waterways as many rivers are experiencing higher than normal water levels and unusally strong currents.