2003-03-14-Youghiogheny-Lower-Hypothermia

Report ID#65426

2003-03-14
accident date
Matt Painley
victim
19
victim age
Youghiogheny
river
Lower
section
Entrance Rapid
location
7.5 ft
gage
High
water level
IV
river difficulty
Flush Drowning
cause code(s)
Hypothermia
injury type(s)
Cold Water, High Water, Solo Paddling
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US PA Youghiogheny Lower Entrance Rapid High 7.5 ft IV Matt Painley 19 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water High Water Solo Paddling Flush Drowning Hypothermia 2003-03-14