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1994-04-16-Obey, West Fork-TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake-Hypothermia

Report ID#65397

1994-04-16
accident date
Michael Hendrickson
victim
25
victim age
Obey, West Fork
river
TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake
section
n/a
location
5.5 feet
gage
High
water level
III
river difficulty
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
cause code(s)
Hypothermia
injury type(s)
Cold Water, Other
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

US TN Obey, West Fork TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake High 5.5 feet III Michael Hendrickson 25 Extensive Experience Other Private Cold Water Other Pinned in Boat Against Strainer Hypothermia 1994-04-16

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