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Accident Database: Accident #754
| River: | Yuba, S. Fork |
| Section: | C) Washington to Edwards Crossing |
| Gauge: | 2050 cfs |
| Water Level: | High |
| Difficulty: | IV |
| Accident Code(s): | Long Swim (L.S.) |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal |
| Age: | 52 |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Kayak - Unknown |
| Number of Occupants: | 1 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Initial Report: | Flush drowning |
| Summary: | The South Fork of the Yuba below Washington, California is a classic Class IV run. According to The Union, a local paper, it was running at 2000 cfs, a high level, on the afternoon of May 4th. That was when David Edrington and his partner began their run. Mr. Edrington, 52, bailed out of his kayak and washed over a ledge. After surfacing, he was able to hold onto his friend’s kayak for a short time before losing his grip. After he disappeared, his partner called 911. A helicopter located the victim’s floating body and directed rescuers to him. |
| Report Status: | Incomplete |
