River crossing after rain

Hiker pauses at the edge of a fast-flowing river while others begin crossing ahead

River crossing after rain

Multi-day hike, Snowy Mountains NSW

A crossing that is usually straightforward now looks different.

Overnight rain has raised the water level and increased the flow. The crossing point is visible, but conditions are clearly not what you expected when planning the route.

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