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Accident Database: Accident #1020

River: Delaware
Section: Hancock to Port Jervis
Location: Skinner's Falls
Difficulty: II
Accident Code(s): Inexperience
Injury Code(s): Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning, Near Drowning
Experienced/Inexperienced: Inexperienced
Private/Commercial: Private
Boat Type: Open Canoe
Number of Occupants: 3
Number in Group: 3
Number of Victims: 3
Detailed Description:

On September 8, 1987, Ranger Cliff Daniels from the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River observed three paddlers in a canoe having difficulty in Skinner’s Falls. The canoe hit several rocks and capsized midway through the rapids, causing the two to fall into the rushing water. After pulling one to shore with a rescue line, Daniels set up a belay line with the assistance of a bystander. Wading through the fast water, he was able to rescue the other two who were stranded on a rock. One of them was a paraplegic.

 

Conclusions:

Ranger Daniels was commended for protecting park visitors from serious injury or death.

 

Source: NPS press release

Report Status: On Going