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2009-04-17-Kern-2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge-Does not Apply

Report ID#67432

2009-04-17
accident date
John Burnham
victim
48
victim age
Kern
river
2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge
section
Carson Falls
location
n/a
gage
High
water level
V
river difficulty
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water, Failed Rescue, High Water
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US CA Kern 2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge Carson Falls High V John Burnham 48 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water Failed Rescue High Water Caught in a Natural Hydraulic Does not Apply 2009-04-17

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