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Accident Database: Accident #105
| River: | Raritan, S. Branch |
| Section: | Town of High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of the Raritan |
| Location: | robert Street Dam in Bridgewater |
| Water Level: | Medium |
| Difficulty: | VI |
| Accident Code(s): | Lowhead Dam |
| Injury Code(s): | Other, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal |
| Age: | 23 |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Inexperienced |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Open Canoe |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Hazard Codes: | Hydraulic/Keeper Hole |
| Detailed Description: | DAMS CLAIMS JERSEY PADDLER
June 17, 1989: South Branch of the Raritan River, N.J.: Gary Kugler, 23, drowned on an evening cruise at the Robert Street dam in Bridgewater. At about 11 PM the two attempted to land above the dam; he slipped into the water and was washed over the dam. His girlfriend heard him call for help and summoned rescue squads. His body was recovered three days later.
Source: Appalachian Mountain Club (NJ) "Paddle Splashes"
COMMENTS: These incidents further illustrates the danger of low-head dams. |
| Report Status: | Completed |
