This innocent-looking river turned out to be the most dangerous stretch of water on Earth

1/23/2018

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Geography Story: This innocent-looking river turned out to be the most dangerous stretch of water on Earth

Thing are not always what they seem to be. This narrow river in Yorkshire, UK, appears to be just a lovely and innocent place to have a pleasant riverside walk, but the power hidden in its stream makes it the deadliest stretch of water on the planet with a 100% fatality rate... Can you believe this?

Geography Story: Does this stretch of water seem dangerous to you? — shutterstock

The narrowest point of the River Wharfe in Yorkshire is in the picture. Does it seem dangerous to you? If I were to cross the river at this place I would definitely jump across without thinking. This stretch of water called the Strid doesn't look deep at all, does it? As it turns out, the Strid can easily pulverize a person in a short time...

Geography Story: What are the deadly secrets of the Strid? — shutterstock

Fast currents of the river combined with sharp underwater rocks create a real death trap hidden beneath the calm surface
The turbulence created by the currents will render anyone unconscious just in a few seconds
The bodies of the people drowned in the Strid were found only several hours after the accidents, as they were dragged by the powerful waters
The Strid has left a lot of people dead, but the numbers are not what makes it the deadliest stretch of water on the planet. It looks totally innocent and nonthreatening, tourists and wanderers are totally unaware of its killing power - that's why it is the most dangerous.

In this comprehensive video a British fact seeker, Tom Scott, tells us more about the place, its history and the reasons for calling the Strid the most dangerous stretch of water in the world. Just take a look and see how innocent the river really looks:

Have you ever heard about such places before? Does the river in the video seem dangerous to you? Do you think the Strid can really be considered the deadliest stretch of water?

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60 Comments

Pat Davis

I used to be an avid river rafter...eg,, the Tuolumne out of Yosemite in CA..but I am not planning on trying THIS one!

Doris Dallaire

Great information about this river.

Cindy Ursan

What a beautiful river! Thanks for sharing!

Wayne Roberts

Well I’ve been scuba diving there and I’m still alive (obviously!) All water can be dangerous to human life, you must however respect the potential dangers.

Pat Waite

Glad to read about this dangerous river, never heard about it !! Thanks !!

carlthedad

There are several places in the U.S. where rivers like the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio all look harmless but they are just as deadly.

Iancompat

I live not far away and, have to admit, I did once jump it. But, in a very nice and dry summer! And, when I was much younger than today!

Iancompat

bobcpurdy, Probably. But, if you hooked a big trout it would most likely pull you in with the strength of the current!

Veronika Gleeson

Wow that’s so amazing

Peacenikkie

Steve Bartlett, Proofreading is rare these days when few can spell, anyway. The lack of it is also one of MY pet peeves! 😉

James Klingenberg

Thanks for the info.

hodoushere

Great advice for the unwary.

beaniesmum

Wow! Hard to believe such a narrow stretch of water, that looks relatively innocent, can be so deadly.

Lynne Zeman

Great info

englandestate

Narrow waters fun fast. Some of these shots don't look like there's anyplace to walk nor able to tell how deep the water is. Other spots look like there's stepping stones.