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Accident Database: Accident #835
| River: | French Broad |
| Location: | Ledge Park |
| Gauge: | 8000 cfs |
| Water Level: | High |
| Difficulty: | II |
| Accident Code(s): | Inexperience |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal |
| Age: | 52 |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Open Canoe |
| Number of Occupants: | 2 |
| Number in Group: | 2 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Hazard Codes: | High Water |
| Summary: | On July 4th the French Broad River near Asheville, NC was running at a high and muddy 8,000 cfs. Heyward Bozart, 52, was camping nearby with his 22 year-old son. They decided to canoe the Class II rapids near Ledge Park. Their boat capsized quickly and the pair was washed away. Mr. Bozart was found dead roughly four miles downstream; his son made it to a small island and was brought to safety by rescue squads. |
| Report Status: | Completed |
