Accident Database

Report ID#66827

2022-07-17
accident date
Unidentified Woman
victim
n/a
victim age
Chattooga
river
Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp
section
Jawbone Rapid; hydroelectric rock
location
1.4 feet
gage
Low
water level
IV
river difficulty
Swim into Rock or Sieve
cause code(s)
n/a
injury type(s)
n/a
factors
Commercial
trip type
Raft
boat type
status?
status

Description

Here are some facts about the incident on the Chattooga. A 17 yr old female rafting guest fell out in Jawbone, went into Hydro electric rock. Water level was around 1.4 feet. Safety was right there, but could not pull her out upstream, so the guide pushed her under the rock. She was recovered above Sock ”em Dog. Was unconscious; CPR performed successfully. She was evacuated to lake landing where ambulance was waiting and she was transported to hospital via helicopter. Released to family the next day.