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Accident Database: Accident #149

River: Jones Creek
Water Level: Medium
Difficulty: IV
Accident Code(s): Unusual
Injury Code(s): Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal
Age: 22
Experienced/Inexperienced: Experienced
Private/Commercial: Private
Boat Type: Kayak - Unknown
Number of Occupants: 1
Number in Group: 2
Number of Victims: 1
Detailed Description:

Jeff Speares, 22,  met a friend on November 10, 1996 to run Jones Creek in Unita County, UT. He apparently ran a slot, flipped, but even though he had a great roll he never attempted one. His partner was on shore setting safety, and was able to grab the kayak and right it within seconds. He pulled Speares out of his boat, and began CPR. He noted that the pull tab on Speares’ sprayskirt was missing, but it is unclear if this contributed to the accident.

 

 

SOURCE: Perri Rothemich, posting to rec.boats.paddle

 

 

COMMENTS: (Walbridge) This is an accident with no clear mechanism. Trapped in his boat? Head Injury? We just don’t know.

 

Report Status: Completed