Accident Database: Accident #50

River: Clearwater, S. Fork
Section: Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead
Location: Mile Nine
Gauge: 2500
Water Level: High
Difficulty: IV+
Accident Code(s): Swim to Entrapment
Injury Code(s): Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal
Experienced/Inexperienced: Experienced
Private/Commercial: Private
Boat Type: Open Canoe
Boat Model: Solo Whitewater Boat
Number of Occupants: 1
Number in Group: 4
Number of Victims: 1
Hazard Codes: Natural Strainer or Sieve
Initial Report: Flush drownings are a serious risk in continuous whitewater.  The risk can be mitigated by mutual support; the rest depends on skill and good judgement.
Report Status: Completed