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1996-11-12-French Broad, West Fork-SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge-Does not Apply

Report ID#65062

1996-11-12
accident date
Jim Sheppard
victim
53
victim age
French Broad, West Fork
river
SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge
section
Pinball (last major rapids)
location
7
gage
High
water level
V
river difficulty
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water, High Water
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US NC French Broad, West Fork SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge Pinball (last major rapids) High 7 V Jim Sheppard 53 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water High Water Caught in a Natural Hydraulic Does not Apply 1996-11-12

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