Northwest Iowa — Iowans are being reminded about the risks of inner tubing, after an Omaha teenager died last weekend while tubing at Lake Manawa in Council Bluffs.Todd Robertson, a spokesman for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says with heat indices soaring lately, even though you’re surrounded by water, you still need to drink plenty of fluids while tubing.
Robertson says inner tubes can be difficult to control, especially with all of the recent rain and the swift-moving water.
Robertson says higher water levels often hide downed trees and branches. He says river users can enjoy the scenery but need to keep an eye downstream to avoid any hazardous surprises. He also suggests bringing along a buddy and letting those at home know where you’re going.
