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Show 6810 Wimmer- D 4799 low water, and also we call a bar the sand that is deposited, from receding high water on the side of the canyons. Q How about these deposits of sand that are made across the stream at or below bends? A That is what I would call a sandbar. Q Do you call those crossing bars? Have you ever heard the term crossing bars? A No sir. BY MR. FARNSWORTH: Q Now, is it bars of the latter type you have just been mentioning where at times the stream will be divided into different parts? A That is the one in the water channel, yes sir. Q In going down on your first trip down the river, on your first trip of the season, have you always been able to select the right channel? A No sir. Q Have you on occasion when you have not selected thereafter progress? A The sand didn't come up; the water got away. Q The water got away? A Yes sir. |
