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Accident Database: Accident #2218
| River: | Soleduck |
| Section: | 4. Bear Creek to Hatchery (Mosh Pit) |
| Location: | Sol Duc River bridge on State Route 101 at mile post 203.15 |
| Gauge: | |
| Water Level: | High |
| Difficulty: | III |
| Accident Code(s): | Swim Into Tree |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal |
| Age: | 20 |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Inexperienced |
| Years Paddling: | <1 |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Other |
| Boat Manufacturer: | |
| Boat Model: | inner tube |
| Number of Occupants: | 1 |
| Number in Group: | 2 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Other Victim Names: | |
| Hazard Codes: | |
| Initial Report: | |
| Summary: | |
| Detailed Description: | |
| Conclusions: | Efforts to add wood structures, or any structures, into rivers should carefully consider the recreational uses of a specific reach. Structures should be located and designed with input from the recreational community to minimize risk of injuring or killing someone, and the public should be warned of the increased risks associated with structures at all river access areas near the structures. |
| Report Status: | Reported |
