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2015-12-18-Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground-Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN)-Does not Apply

Report ID#65918

2015-12-18
accident date
Eric Bush
victim
59
victim age
Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground
river
Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN)
section
Murphy's Ledge
location
2000 cfs
gage
High
water level
IV
river difficulty
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
cause code(s)
Does not Apply
injury type(s)
Cold Water
factors
Private
trip type
Whitewater Kayak
boat type
status?
status

Description

US TN Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) Murphy’s Ledge High 2000 cfs IV Eric Bush 59 Extensive Experience Whitewater Kayak Private Cold Water Caught in a Natural Hydraulic Does not Apply 2015-12-18

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