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Creek Running Too Fast To Enjoy Safely

GOLDEN, Colo. (CBS4) - Warm temperatures have snow pack turning to snow melt.

As a result, Colorado's streams and rivers are rising fast.

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Snow melt is pouring into Clear Creek in Jefferson County.

That's why tubing and swimming in the creek are now banned.

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The sheriff's office is warning people the creek is running too fast to enjoy safely.

In addition to the fast-moving current, there is also the danger of floating debris.

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