2003-03-27-Kanawha River-Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge-Does not Apply

Report ID#65357

2003-03-27
accident date
Walt Given
victim
60
victim age
Kanawha River
river
Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge
section
n/a
location
13,200 cfs
gage
High
water level
II
river difficulty
Flush Drowning
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water, High Water, Solo Paddling
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

US WV Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge High 13,200 cfs II Walt Given 60 Some Experience Other Private Cold Water High Water Solo Paddling Flush Drowning Does not Apply 2003-03-27