Photo essay: Missoula’s Raging Rivers
Ben Smith , Antonio Ibarra-Olivares
Missoula Search and Rescue trains on the Clark Fork as surfers ride Brennan’s Wave on Wednesday.
BEN ALLAN SMITH, Missoulian
Each spring, as temperatures start to rise, birds chirp and wildflowers sprout to life, the winter’s snowpack begins to melt. Along with seasonal rain, the influx of water causes the rivers to swell, and sometimes flood. Some recreationists brave the waves with the proper gear and training, but the high water is dangerous. This spring alone at least three people have had to be rescued from the Clark Fork and Bitterroot rivers.
Photo essay: Missoula’s Raging Rivers
Missoula Search and Rescue trains on the Clark Fork as surfers ride Brennan’s Wave on Wednesday.
BEN ALLAN SMITH, Missoulian
An aerial view of Milltown State Park on Tuesday evening.
BEN ALLAN SMITH,
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