Murray River Floods 2023 / Part Seven - Walker Flat to Murray Bridge to Blanchetown

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Жыл бұрын

In Part Seven we take a look at the Murray River between Walker Flat and Murray Bridge looking from the Adelaide side of the river before traveling along the Sydney Melbourne side to view the river from Murray Bridge to Blanchetown. With some of the river reaching it’s peak water flows, there are now some road closures that prevent people from getting too close to many viewing areas, thankfully we have our drone.
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@littlepinkcowgirl1260 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Awesome coverage of our town (Murray Bridge) Great video to keep to tell the grandkids about one day...

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Yes, something to look back on in years to come, glad you liked it.

@bjmil421 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both for this great coverage of these terrible floods, without people like yourselves we would be ignorant to the devastation. Maybe our news outlets should be doing something similar. Look forward to getting our caravan up there later in the share to give our support. Thanks again to you both.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments, glad you like the videos. It will look very nice in the Riverland for a very long time after the water level returns to an acceptable level, enjoy your time there when it happens.

@rammergramps Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this gem. Finally giving people the damage n height of the river. So glad it’s going down now. Thank you 😊

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you found it interesting.

@lisabrysse6312 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful filming of this amazing flood event. We are so grateful. I also wanted to thank you for inspiring me to head to Kapunda. I found 4 generations of my family. Lxox

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful comments, glad you liked the videos. Kapunda, isn't it a small world we all live in.

@trevparker1461 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick & Sal for providing these fantastic videos of the Murray River flooding, haven’t missed any of your videos & now looking forward to the next episode. All the best from the UK.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

@@trevparker1461 Thank you, glad you like them. You must now be in your winter period in the UK, keep warm.

@trevparker1461 Жыл бұрын

Yes Mick & Sally it is winter & dame cold I'm based in Southampton & just a few weeks ago it was -6° & winter's not in full swing yet. Bed time now, good night .

@matthewhattam2442 Жыл бұрын

Hello & Thank you for this comprehensive video of the Floods! I was born in Murray Bridge back in 1973 and while growing up my father took me fishing, duck shooting etc along the Murray River.. I used to steer the boat whilst dad would shoot the ducks (taboo theses days) Long Island was always filled with Ducks. Back then you were able to put nets into the river too! My dad has passed now, but watching this brought back such happy memories! Thank you again guys!

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

So glad it rekindled some memories for you, thank you for the kind comments.

@ComehitherwithHeather Жыл бұрын

Love this video. My dad owned a shack at bow hill, my brother went up there recently to check it out. I remember lots of floods, but nothing like this one. My uncle reminisced during 1974 floods )I was born '72) they had to park the cars on the road, because their usual parking space was flooded. Our shack was in the back lot not on the river itself. liked and shared to my twitter feed.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked the video. I am sure there must be so many memories that could be told of flooding over the years.

@bevandrews6911 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mick, always enjoy your videos. Wonderful info and great drone footage. 😊

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bev, glad you enjoy them.

@Green_House Жыл бұрын

Great video work and narration - Well done! Looking forward to the Murray Mouth video. We hope to travel back to Mannum soon (to get some 'yesterday's finger buns' from the bakery - yum and cheap!), Murray Bridge and also to the mouth.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, nothing like the good country bakeries.

@kayenash5481 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

@michellehyde5586 Жыл бұрын

As I live in Sydney and have only seen news footage of these flooded areas, I thank you for taking the time to take your interesting and historic videos of this once in a lifetime (hopefully!!) event. 👍

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

@cherienafo7676 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! great coverage and as I,m a Tailem Bend local- some drone coverages are hard to make out where you are, as it looks so different now, but your Pt 7 was very easy to follow.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it.

@henrygriffiths102 Жыл бұрын

Great footage of the floods. The ferry is still open at Cadell. Near Morgan. Sad to see all those shacks underwater. Resident of Waikerie

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. The Cadell ferry has done well to remain open.

@joysmith4276 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the drone footage you have shared

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thanks for watching.

@stevefoster2508 Жыл бұрын

Great video great audio most about the floods have no audio hard to know where you are. Keep up the good work.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@daveh5947 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful to see Nature at work and many places will have lush growth soon. In past 50 years have any flood canals been built to divert flood or high water to places suffering severe drought and reduce water going to towns further downstream?

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

It will do the river system so much good as well as the surrounding land. There have been no flood canals built that I am aware of. The magnitude of water in this flood event would be hard to control or divert no matter what was put in place. It is very hard to fight and try to control mother nature.

@avrilbutton805 Жыл бұрын

You a d ur drone did an excellent job.Great coverage. Otherwise we would need a plane to see the sights.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

You are correct, without the drone there is so much that we would not be able to see👍

@gregw9289 Жыл бұрын

Great footage of the river by drone. Yes the Murray can flood but also be low in droughts. My father lived near the Murray in his early years and swan across it regularly when he was young. He was an incredibly strong swimmer and was used to the strong currents. The weather around the river is now starting to get really hot so the levels should start reducing soon. Happy travels.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

So good in so many ways yet so hard on some people at the same time, that is mother nature for us.

@barryhansen6854 Жыл бұрын

At Murray Bridge how much leeway is their before the highway will be closed when you head to mannum along B35.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard that it will be closed at all, in saying that I am not familiar with the area to make my own judgement on it, sorry.

@roberthocking9138 Жыл бұрын

Great vision again. Sadly there’s a wall of water coming down the darling, which will hit SA just as the Murray levels start to drop, so I think these places in SA are going to be underwater for some time yet . Safe motoring

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

I think there are a lot of people that would agree 10% with your prediction from the Darling.

@stuartkcalvin Жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, great series, thanks. When are the trucking videos coming back? Will be interesting to watch the 2,000-3,000 Km detours. As of this morning, there are 45 permits for triple road trains to run up the Stuart Highway and over to ... who knows?

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

One truck video to go up on the channel before many more weeks all being well but nothing in a big way at this stage.

@tundramanq Жыл бұрын

Some farm lands flood annually along parts of the Mississippi River and provide very rich and renewed soil for farming. Wonder if your rivers are doing the same.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

In some part you would think a similar thig would be happening.

@tonytaynton8559 Жыл бұрын

Love your video, ? How far away from you can your drone fly great shoots. Tony Brisbane Australia

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

It should never by law go out of the operators eye sight but I can say that I have had mine just over 1.6kms away and it will respond like it is only an arm's length away.

@aussiejeff8391 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info on the floods around the Murray, just wondering if you would like a trip to Wellington. I know the ferry is closed and the west side is pretty safe but the east side is very flat and with the height of the Murray now, how far the water has gone to the East. would love to know if the Wellington pub and Caravan Park are or will be safe. I have stayed at the pub many times and used the ferry so many times, I cannot remember. I do know it is a far hike so it is ok if you cannot do it. Thanks

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

We are heading to Meningie this coming Saturday afternoon with the caravan for a couple of nights away. We will look at them lakes while down there but unsure at this stage how far we will actually go.

@serial-traileurs1826 Жыл бұрын

Bonsoir cher Mick. Tout d'abord 2 choses, la première est de te souhaiter une bonne année 2023 (ainsi qu'à ta famille) et la seconde, de te présenter des excuses, cela fait plusieurs semaines que je n'ai pas consulté tes sublimes vidéos que j'apprécie tant. Ce reportage m'impressionne, je ne savais pas qu'il y a avait eu des inondations en Australie (enfin, dans ce secteur géographique). Est-ce habituel? La pluie est-elle tombée abondamment ces derniers jours? Merci donc pour ces belles images filmées comme un professionnel, bravo. Cependant, je ne peux pas m'empêcher d'éprouver de la tristesse pour les malheureuses personnes ayant perdu des biens aux valeurs inestimables. Merci encore, à bientôt et bon courage chers amis Australiens dans la peine.

@serial-traileurs1826 Жыл бұрын

Encore une chose cher Mick. J'ai beaucoup apprécié l'animation du début de reportage, celle de la voiture se déplaçant sur une carte géographique. Bravo ! Comment as-tu fait cela?

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Thank you and a happy hew yer to you. These flood waters have come from many kilometres away inter state, just taken weeks for all of the water to arrive here in south Australia. The flooding that Australia is having over the last 12 months is far greater than what would would normally expect to see. Take care my friend and look after yourself.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

@@serial-traileurs1826 it is done with a phone app called Travelboast👍

@serial-traileurs1826 Жыл бұрын

@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 👍

@maude5160 Жыл бұрын

How long do you think it will take for the excess water to be gone? Great up dates from you guys, so that k you.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

I have no idea to be honest, all new territory for me.

@JohnSmith-gy4qj Жыл бұрын

Maybe all land owners should rebuild their houses so when the next flood happens they just float on the water and not lose their house and contents. Taking a proactive approach to flooding. It would save thousands of dollars.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of things that can be done, money and the want will decide the future no doubt.

@timbow50 Жыл бұрын

Good grief! Is this water ever going to drain out? It been weeks of high water.

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

So much water, makes on wonder how and where it all came from.

@bobtwartz8751 Жыл бұрын

i blieve there is more flood water coming from the barwong river /darling river now at medindi probley at easter we will sea more high water

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

You are not the only one to say that there is more to come. Some predictions are that the next winter wet period will equal or even exceed this current one.

@bobtwartz8751 Жыл бұрын

@@justcruisinwithmicksally837 yes but the water is coming down the darling river already

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

@@bobtwartz8751 the media are telling us that the Darling River water will maintain the Murray River water level hight for longer than normal but it isn't expected to increase the water height.

@sassyboofle6983 Жыл бұрын

That drone footage is so astounding , thank fully that you have it as it it is very hard to understand without images . Worth its weight in gold ,have been seeing some stories and footage on news about livelihoods and home being damaged . It’s sad ,hopefully afterwards the vegetation may reap the rewards to all that water . Try to see half full glass . 👍🫶🐾❤️

@justcruisinwithmicksally837 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, the river system will benefit greatly from this flood. It is just so heart breaking for the people with property and shack along the way.