Accident Database: Accident #977

River: Bruneau, W. Fork
Section: Below Rowland, NV to Indian Hot Springs
Location: Julie Wilson Falls
Water Level: Medium
Difficulty: IV
Accident Code(s): Swim Into Undercut Trap
Injury Code(s): Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal, Fatal
Age: 20
Experienced/Inexperienced: Experienced
Years Paddling: 1-3
Private/Commercial: Private
Boat Type: Kayak - Unknown
Number of Occupants: 1
Number in Group: 3
Summary: Missed Portage; Pinned against Undercut
American Whitewater Journal Article http://www.americanwhitewater.org/journal/jpg/index.phtml?thefile=1974_4_010.jpg
"Julie Wilson Falls" by Dr. walt Blackadar
Report Status: Completed