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Accident Database: Accident #527
| River: | Quijos River (Ecuador) |
| Section: | Unknown |
| Location: | Unknown |
| Gauge: | Unknown |
| Water Level: | Medium |
| Accident Code(s): | Long Swim (L.S.) |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Experienced |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Kayak - Unknown |
| Number of Occupants: | 1 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Initial Report: | Another kayaker apparently flipped and swam on the Quijos River in Ecuador in December and was carried into an unrunnable canyon. Any readers of American Whitewater who know more are encouraged to contact the Safety Committee with more information. |
| Report Status: | Completed |
