Accident Database

Report ID#67933

2004-05-29
accident date
David Stern
victim
26
victim age
S. Fork Clearwater
river
n/a
section
n/a
location
n/a
gage
High
water level
V
river difficulty
Other
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
High Water
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

May 29th, Erik Stern, 22, was pulled from the South fork of the Clearwater near Grangeville, Idaho. Although identified by the Idaho County Free Press as a kayaker, he was found in street clothes. According to friends at NRS, the river was cresting at 5000 cfs, way too high for a run. They think that he probably slipped and fell into the river while walking on shore. Perhaps there was a kayak on Mr. Stern’s car. Anyone with more information on these accidents is urged to contact the Safety Editor.