riverbank

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"We also want to remind people to keep away from swollen riverbanks and not to drive or walk through flood waters as you don't know what lies beneath," said Richard Preece from the organisation.

From BBC

With the Merced River expected to reach flood stage off and on through early July, officials recently issued a grim warning: “Use extreme caution anywhere near flowing water; stay back from the riverbanks.”

From Los Angeles Times

Crews secured the two cars to the riverbank so that they would not continue traveling south, Mr. Hackett said.

From New York Times

They planted vetiver and elephant grass to hold the riverbank in place.

From New York Times

And they are walking the riverbanks with metal detectors.

From New York Times