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1978-05-13-Payette, S. Fork (2 – Deadwood River to Danskin Station-2 – Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon)-Does not Apply

Report ID#64716

1978-05-13
accident date
Dr. Walt Blackadar
victim
55
victim age
Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station
river
2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon)
section
Class 3-4 Chute Below Falls
location
n/a
gage
Medium
water level
IV
river difficulty
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US ID Payette, S. Fork (2 – Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 – Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) Class 3-4 Chute Below Falls Medium IV Dr. Walt Blackadar 55 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water Pinned in Boat Against Strainer Does not Apply 1978-05-13

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