In early February 2017, Rachel De Jong proposed a brief detour for a swim at a scenic river spot near the Aratiatia Dam, known for its natural rock pools and formations and the dam opening, during which water dramatically rushes into the river. As Rachel de Jong and her friends made their way down the trail, they heard the sirens around 11:40 a.m. but saw no signs warning them of the impending danger. The dam was scheduled to release water around noon. But within minutes, the situation would take a dramatic as the Aratiatia Damn upstream had started to open.
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Waikato River & The Aratiatia Dam
2:48 Rachel De Jong's Road Trip
5:41 The Aratiatia Dam Disaster
10:30 The Aftermath
14:37 Conclusion
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