by Cassie Klapp – Feb. 22, 2012 05:11 PM
The Arizona Republic- 12 News Breaking News Team
“Floating islands of vegetation” in Saguaro Lake are posing a danger to boaters during low-light hours of the day, the Mesa Ranger District said.
Native vegetation called “bulbrush” and “rush” are mysteriously breaking away from shore in clumps, said Recreation Staff Officer Jason Scow. Another non-native plant, “giant reed” also thrives in a moist environment and is part of the floating vegetation problem.
The masses are difficult to see during sunrise and sunset and could be dangerous if a speeding boater were to hit one of the larger ones, said Scow.
Scow told boaters to “be alert and take the necessary precautions.”
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