2025-04-27-Buffalo ( 3) Ponca to Kyles-3) Ponca to Kyles (10.6 miles)-Array

Report ID#65172

2025-04-27
accident date
Unknown (Child)
victim
10
victim age
Buffalo ( 3) Ponca to Kyles
river
3) Ponca to Kyles (10.6 miles)
section
Approximately 2.35mi downstream of Steele Creek Access - Or Just Past 'Big Bluff' River Right
location
210cfs
gage
Low
water level
II
river difficulty
Impact/Trauma
cause code(s)
Head Injury / Concussion, Physical Trauma, Near Drowning
injury type(s)
Poor Group / Scene Management, Poor Planning, Inexperience
factors
Private
trip type
Other
boat type
status?
status

Description

US AR Buffalo ( 3) Ponca to Kyles 3) Ponca to Kyles (10.6 miles) Approximately 2.35mi downstream of Steele Creek Access – Or Just Past ‘Big Bluff’ River Right Low 210cfs II Unknown (Child) 10 n/a Large Group, 10-12 Canoes and Sit on Top Kayaks Other Private Poor Group / Scene Management Poor Planning Inexperience Impact/Trauma Head Injury / Concussion Physical Trauma Near Drowning 2025-04-27