Accident Database

Report ID#67651

2012-11-18
accident date
Tristan Campbell
victim
n/a
victim age
Tallulah
river
5 - Tallulah Gorge to Lake Tugaloo
section
Oceana
location
750 cfs
gage
Medium
water level
N/A
river difficulty
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
cause code(s)
n/a
injury type(s)
n/a
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

Shoulder dislocation occurred when boater braced upon landing in the pool following a successful run of the left line at Oceana. Unable to roll with the dislocation, boater swam and self rescued. Boat and paddle were recovered. Medical professional in group evaluated boater and then reduced the dislocation and provided OTC pain reliever / anti-inflammatory medication. Boater and gear were evacuated using the river right trail below Bridal Veil, accompanied by medical professional and another member of the group. Boater is seeking follow-up care in his hometown. xxx

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