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'A tree weighing eight tonnes is among the items being fished out of South
Australia's Murray River as floodwater continues to recede.
The removal has prompted a warning to people using the river for recreational
purposes to be cautious of other floating objects that may be under the
surface.
SA Water River Murray operations senior manager Garry Fyfe said the tree had
weighed up to 12 tonnes before its limbs were trimmed.
The tree was floating in the river near Lock 2 at Waikerie and was removed
after concerns were raised it would damage infrastructure.
"We decided to pull it out rather than let it smash into the weir and
potentially do damage to the walkways and handrails and where we actually drive
the cranes and do all the work in regulating the river," Mr Fyfe said.
"We're also starting to see more and more people out and starting to enjoy the
water which is really good so you've got water skiers and others out and
about."
Mr Fyfe said the tree was removed by the team's 300-tonne boat, which contained
a crane.
"We were able to basically hook it up and lift it out and delicately place it
on the bank and hopefully it can be used it for wildlife refuge going forward,"
he said.'
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