2003-11-21-Shenandoah-3. Millville to Harpers Ferry-Hypothermia

Report ID#66664

2003-11-21
accident date
Josh Reichert
victim
22
victim age
Shenandoah
river
3. Millville to Harpers Ferry
section
Shenandoah Staircase
location
22,000 cfs
gage
High
water level
IV
river difficulty
Flush Drowning
cause code(s)
Hypothermia
injury type(s)
Cold Water, High Water, Inadequate Equipment
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US WV Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry Shenandoah Staircase High 22,000 cfs IV Josh Reichert 22 Some Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water High Water Inadequate Equipment Flush Drowning Hypothermia 2003-11-21