U.S. Coast Guard Urging Boaters Use Caution On Pittsburgh’s 3 Rivers Following Heavy Rains

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Following the heavy rains in Pittsburgh this week from Tropical Depression Fred, the U.S. Coast Guard is calling on boaters to use caution on the three rivers this weekend.The Coast Guard says the combination of higher water and people’s expectations for a weekend on the water can be dangerous when conditions are too extreme for safe boating.They recommend everyone on the water wear an approved, well-fitted personal floatation device or life