| River: | Arkansas |
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| Reach #: |
Arkansas [CO]
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| Section: | Pine Creek Canyon |
| Water Level: | Low |
| Difficulty: | IV |
| Accident Code(s): | Foot Entrapment |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal |
| Age: | 49 |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Inexperienced |
| Private/Commercial: | Commercial |
| Boat Type: | Raft |
| Number of Occupants: | 3 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Initial Report: | The Chafee County Times reported that Larry Weber, 49, drowned after a large wave threw four guided rafters into the water on the Arkansas River’s Pine Creek Canyon. The flow was a low 876 cfs through this Class V rapid, which does not receive much commercial traffic. Guides and safety kayakers rescued three of the swimmers, but Weber had caught his leg and was held under water for 4-5 minutes. Guides picked him up quickly and began CPR, which was, unfortunately, ineffective. CW |
| Report Status: | Completed |
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