MUSKOKANS AT THEIR BEST AND WORST DURING FLOODING

Photos © by Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

MUSKOKA — A look down the Muskoka Rivers Saturday saw a picture(s) of Muskokans at their best and worst coping with flooding, while continuing to carry on with their lives knowing they were helping friends and neighbours.

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More photos to come.

“Smooth Rock Falls” in Port Sydney may look nice, but it’s always dangerous – especially during the annual spring freshet, which is the worst since 2013.
Debbie Broadbent one one of hundreds taking pictures, including here at “Smooth Rock Falls” in Port Sydney. She’s never seen the water this high.
The Muskoka River at Port Sydney overflows above “Smooth Rock Falls,” a familiar site for many home and cottage owners in Muskoka and beyond this week.
A gazebo at the downtown crossroad in Port Sydney was almost up to its roof in water.
Worries about the Brunel Lift Locks in Huntsville overflowing appear to be not too bad right now.
John Fuscaldo was busy touring all the flood sites around Muskoka and beyond, including at the Historic Brunel Lift Locks in Huntsville.
John Romanow and Brian O’Donoghue carried on selling Sweet Muskoka maple Muskoka Maple Festival in Huntsville.

 

Huntsville has suffered through an intense week, but that didn’t stop some from taking some down time, inclduing watching this amazing juggler.
The bridge in downtown Huntsville was a pouplar viewing spot.