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1982-09-24-Gauley River-7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch-Does not Apply

Report ID#69056

1982-09-24
accident date
Bob O'Connor
victim
0
victim age
Gauley River
river
7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch
section
Initiation Rapid
location
2500
gage
Medium
water level
IV
river difficulty
PFD Fell Off
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Failed Rescue
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US WV Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch Initiation Rapid Medium 2500 IV Bob O’Connor Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Failed Rescue PFD Fell Off Does not Apply 1982-09-24

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