Accident Database

Report ID#68614

2023-07-03
accident date
Maya Amaral
victim
32
victim age
Rush Creek
river
2) Grant Lake to Mono Lake
section
Near Lee Vining, CA
location
n/a
gage
n/a
water level
III+
river difficulty
PFD Not Worn or Present, Swim into Strainer
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

July 3rd, Maya Amaral 32, of Mammoth Lakes, CA. Tubing in Rush Creek near Lee vining CA. Swept off tube, not wearing life jacket, and caught in strainer log jam, was found 6 miles downstream underwater.