The Colorado River’s water level is so low that a man can walk across it

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — A man was able to walk completely across the Colorado River in Laughlin due to extremely low water levels, documenting the feat with drone footage.

Ryan Deters, who operates on the water almost daily with his foil board or by renting jet skis, captured drone video of himself walking from one side of the river to the other and back. The clear, shallow water made the river bottom visible across its entire width.

“In the summertime, I have a mark on the pole 2-3-4 units deep… enough where we can actually jump in and dive in,” Deters said.

Deters said he had been wanting to attempt the crossing for a long time. The river level was the lowest he had ever seen when he made the walk earlier this month. He wore a wetsuit top and life jacket for the crossing.

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