Extremely high water on the Kings River has forced Kings County officials to declare a state of local emergency along the waterway in their county.
The river and all parks next to it are now closed to all recreational uses until further notice.
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Officials feel the outflow from Pine Flat Dam- and abundance of melting snow-pack are creating a dangerous situation for recreation along the river.
This includes all boating, kayaking, tubing and swimming.