Yep; the river gets crazy on weekends. Especially holiday weekends. People break out their fancy boat toys that will go 90 mph. Next thing you know someone in another boat isnt where they are expected to be and... wham. People die from this all time. Im actually surprised it doesnt happen more often.
The 'friendly' Fox River in Illinois is a classic example.
“The ‘friendly’ Fox River in Illinois is a classic example. “
I live 100 yards from it and hear the maniacs and their cigarette boats all the time.