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RCMP are reminding those who tube on the Pembina River that it is not a circle and inflatable river cruises require proper planning.

Evansburg RCMP on Tuesday issued the alert saying they have already dealt with several complaints involving tubers stranded along the Pembina River.

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The latest was this past weekend when the RCMP used its air services to fly two stranded tubers out of the riverbed.

Visitors and residents of the area who wish to tube on the river are being reminded to take extra steps and prepare for their water-based journey:

Know the area, review the maps and understand how long the journey will take;

Notify a “responsible person” where you are going, who you are with and the route you’re taking;

Dress appropriately for the weather, including the use of a wet suit if necessary;

Wear a life jacket;

Avoid alcohol;

Bring a cellphone and store it properly.

“I’ve had a number of people tell me that they were under the impression that the river either ran in a circle or looped back around towards the provincial park, this is false information,” said Cpl. Brandon Tobin in Tuesday’s news release.

“If you’re planning on tubing on the river do notenter the river at the provincial park campgrounds, I can’t stress that enough, the park is where you must exit the river. If you enter the river at this location or float past the park, you willbe stranded,” added Tobin, operations supervisor at Evansburg detachment.

Evansburg is about 100 kilometres west of Edmonton.

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