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Accident Database: Accident #2680
| River: | East Fork Bitterroot River |
| Section: | |
| Location: | Mile 16 & 18; US Hwy 93 |
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| Water Level: | High |
| Difficulty: | II |
| Accident Code(s): | Swim Into Tree |
| Age: | 53 |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Experienced |
| Years Paddling: | >10 |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Raft |
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| Number of Occupants: | 2 |
| Number in Group: | 2 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
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| Hazard Codes: | Natural Strainer or Sieve |
| Initial Report: | Mr. Dedmon was not wearing a PFD. t's unclear whether this was a factor in the accident. |
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| Report Status: | Reported |