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1997-05-06-Savage-Lower: 2. Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River-Does not Apply

Report ID#65789

1997-05-06
accident date
Michael (Kelly) Day
victim
44
victim age
Savage
river
Lower: 2. Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River
section
Savage river close to confluence with N.Br. Potomac; Steep slope fenced with no tresspassing signs
location
1200/1400 cfs
gage
High
water level
III+
river difficulty
Swim into Strainer
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Other
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US MD Savage Lower: 2. Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River Savage river close to confluence with N.Br. Potomac; Steep slope fenced with no tresspassing signs High 1200/1400 cfs III+ Michael (Kelly) Day 44 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Other Swim into Strainer Does not Apply 1997-05-06

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