Accident Database
2344 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ United States | 2024-08-25 | Unidentified Man 80 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-08-17 | Mary Marshall 63 | Kings River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-08-16 | Unidentified Man | Yellowstone River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2024-08-13 | Unidentified Man 31 | Watauga River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-08-10 | Matthew Coffroth Jr. 10 | Yellow Breeches Creek 3. Lisburn (PA 114 bridge) to Spanglers Mill Rd. | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2024-08-01 | Alyssa MacKinnon 30 | Housatonic | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-21 | 10 Unidentified People | Skykomish River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Extreme Weather/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2024-07-20 | Unidentified Man 60 | Clearwater River, Alberta Cutoff Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2024-07-20 | Denis Laroche 50 | Matawin | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-07-19 | Larry Erwin 53 | N/A |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ON Canada | 2024-07-19 | Annette Martz 49 | Grand River | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2024-07-16 | 5 Unidentified People | East Fork of the Black River | High III+ |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-07-15 | Unidentified Man | Arkansas River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| FL United States | 2024-07-14 | Unidentified Man | Rainbow River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-07-13 | Alfred Arzuaga | Hudson River | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-07-13 | Unidentified Man 35 | Arkansas River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-07-13 | Naomi Pomeroy 49 | Willamette River | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2024-07-09 | Mathew Tobin 42 | Bear Creek | N/A |
Other- Other |
High Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-07-07 | Gary Conlty 53 | Delaware River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-07-07 | Deborah Burke 65 | Klutina River | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-06 | Bishop Romeo 11 | Cowlitz | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-05 | Tom 48 | Wenatchee 1. Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-07-04 | Unidentified Man 65 | Colorado River Westwater Canyon | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-06-27 | Michael Harp 54 | Green River Lodore Canyon | High IV |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-06-27 | Devin Allen Dodson 16 | Cosumnes River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-06-26 | Jessica Prado 40 | Kootenai River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-06-24 | Roger Booth 76 | Bitterroot River | Medium I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-06-24 | Pamela Waaser 67 | Nenana River | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-06-23 | Unidentified Paddlers | North Santiam River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2024-06-22 | Joshua Marrero 31 | Mad River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-06-22 | Mary Kohn 66 | Rogue River Below the Wild & Scenic section | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-22 | Matt Clemente | Colorado River South Canyon to Dinosaur/ Tibbets | High II+ |
Other- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-06-21 | Unidentified People | San Juan River | III+ |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-06-20 | Jacob Anthony Jackson 50 | Buena Vista Park to Independence | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2024-06-16 | 3 Unidentified Men | Shoshone River | High IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-16 | Jerry Whaley 46 | Bear River | V |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-06-16 | Sam Taylor 32 | Green River Narrows | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-06-15 | Zongchar Moua 34 | American River | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-08 | Vilis J. “Butch” Zigurs 74 | Roaring Fork | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-07 | Cole Brunner | Oh Be Joyful Creek | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-06 | Unidentified Man 40 | Colorado River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-04 | Dylan Wallace 27 | Arkansas 01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-06-02 | Unidentified Man 26 | Tincan Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-01 | Unidentified Woman 18 | Colorado River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-06-01 | Brent Boulter 56 | Colorado River Upper Colorado below Gore Canyon | High III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-05-30 | Ciara Byrne 20 | Cache La Poudre Bridges | III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-05-30 | Ciara Byrne 20 | Poudre River | III+ |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| Canada | 2024-05-28 | Unidentified Man | Ottawa River | Medium III |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-05-26 | Jason Stingl 43 | Feather, Middle Fork 2. Nelson Point to Milsap Bridge | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-05-25 | Chad Mumbauer 44 | Lehigh River Below Jim Thorpe | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-05-21 | Christopher Jaglin 59 | Sugar Creek | I |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2024-05-19 | Unidentified Child | West Fork of the Des Moines River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-05-19 | Judy Henderson-Bailey 69 | Buffalo River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2024-05-19 | 2 Unidentified Men 31 | N. Fk. Shenandoah | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2024-05-18 | Justin Limkemann 39 | Iowa River Upper | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-05-18 | 7 Unidentified Men | Willamette River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2024-05-18 | Thomas Gray 73 | Middle Fork of the Salmon River | High IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2024-05-18 | Jesse Melvin Haugen 41 | BWCA Curtain Falls | N/A |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Switzerland | 2024-05-16 | Bren Orton 29 | Melezza River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2024-05-16 | 2 Unidentified Men 19 | Potomac River Great Falls, Maryland Side | Medium V+ |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2024-05-16 | Unidentified Man 24 | Snake River | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2024-05-04 | Unidentified Man 17 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2024-05-03 | Phil Coleman | Youghiogheny River Upper | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-05-01 | Tony Luongo 69 | Schulkill River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2024-04-26 | Thomas Robinson 58 | Colorado Grand Canyon | IV |
Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-04-19 | John Brewer 76 | Bitterroot River | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2024-04-16 | Solomon Shirley 22 | White River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2024-04-04 | Unidentified Man | New River Gorge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AL United States | 2024-03-10 | James Henderson 51 | Town Creek | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-09 | Timothy Davis 34 | Flat Shoals Creek | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2024-03-09 | 5 Unidentified Men | Ottawa River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-03 | Stephanie Rolader | Chattahochee | High II+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2024-03-01 | Michael Stewart | Winnipesaukee River 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin (Lower Winni) | I |
Open Canoe- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-02-16 | Brenton King 44 | Susquehanna River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-02-15 | Baker ? | Big Laurel Creek | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-02-11 | Jason Karr 28 | Columbia River Columbia | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-02-01 | Unidentified Man 50 | Sacramento River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-28 | Shawn R. McWhorter 44 | Seeley Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-01-26 | Unidentified Man | Nantahala River 2.Upper, Route 1310 Bridge to Hwy. 19 | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-14 | Andrew M. Locash 26 | Black River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-01-12 | Ashley Haynes | Arkansas River | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-01-02 | Hunter Frazier, 20 | French Creek | II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2023-12-30 | Unidentified Man 22 | Honeoye Creek Highway 20 to Highway 65 | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Extreme Weather/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-12-29 | Unidentified Man | Cape Fear River | High II+ |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-12-16 | Wes Gilligan 36 | White Salmon River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2023-12-13 | Unidentified Man | James River 5. Lower James through Richmond | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-11-03 | Unidentified Man | Green River Gorge | Low V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-10-28 | Robert Lester 69 | Caney Fork River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2023-10-24 | Clay Petty 53 | Colorado 17. Moab to Green River Confluence | Low N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-10-12 | Unidentified Man 68 | Klamath River | I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-10-11 | Unidentified Man 29 | Skagit River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2023-10-09 | Unidentified Man | Clark Fork | II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-10-09 | James Laughlin 69 | Boise River | Low II |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-09-28 | David Bartecchi 46 | Rogue River Wild and Scenic Section | Low III+ |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2023-09-17 | Ella Mills 25 | Potomac River Little Falls | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2023-09-16 | Tomáš Jakoubek 42 | Cheakamus River Paradise Valley | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-09-12 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-09 | Lee Lenora Doyle 63 | Gauley River Upper section | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-07 | Norman LaHugh Cassell 62 | Gauley River Upper | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-09-07 | Unidentified Man | Tieton River 1. Rimrock Reservoir to Windy Point Campground (Upper) | Medium III+ |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-08-28 | Benjamin Sheehan 38 | Colorado 02. Gore Canyon | IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-08-27 | Unidentified Man 61 | Willamette River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-08-26 | Jerry Osmon 65 | Caney Fork | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2023-08-12 | Jeffrey Lynn-Ellis Spade 30 | Grand River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Darkness/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-08-06 | Unidentified Man | Arkansas 09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2023-08-02 | Frank Lloyd Scaduto | Tennessee River | I |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2023-08-01 | Unidentified Man 45 | Eagle River Bridge to Bridge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2023-07-28 | Jason Bollinger 48 | Current Montauk State Park to Gooseneck | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-27 | Charles Claassen 52 | Skagit River 1. Gorge Dam to Goodell Creek | Medium I |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-26 | Unidentified Paddler | Snoqualmie | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2023-07-24 | Scott Newton 38 | Penobscot, W. Branch Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-23 | Isaac Montaño Rivera 32 | Colorado River | N/A |
Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-07-23 | Unidentified Men | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | III |
Kayak - Other- Vertical Pin |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-22 | Peyton Schartner 30 | Colorado River | High I |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2023-07-21 | Joseph "JR" Curry 33 | Big South Fork of the Cumberland River | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-20 | Unidentified Woman | Arkansas River Brown's Canyon | III |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-15 | Unidentified Woman 50 | Snoqualmie Snoqualmie Falls to Fall City | II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-15 | Unidentified Woman 58 | White Salmon River 3 | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 2023-07-15 | Multiple | Weber Henefer to Taggarts | Medium II |
Other- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-14 | Cornelis Booysen 55 | Colorado (07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70) | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2023-07-13 | Unidentified Boy 14 | Stoney Creek Canyon | Low III |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-09 | Jenny Vines 56 | Clear creek Dumond | IV |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2023-07-09 | Elise Tomberlin 26 | Bitterroot River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-07-08 | Unidentified Man 69 | Dan River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-07-07 | Cornelis Booysen 55 | Colorado (07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2023-07-05 | Craig George 70 | Chulitna River | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2023-07-05 | Steven Craig 67 | Little Susitna River | II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-07-03 | Maya Amaral 32 | Rush Creek 2) Grant Lake to Mono Lake | III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-07-02 | Yumiko Virant 49 | North Toe River | II |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NV United States | 2023-07-02 | James Martin 59 | Carson River | High II+ |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-07-02 | Jasmin Flores 28 | Henry's Fork | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-07-01 | Unidentified Woman | Cache Creek 2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-25 | Beth Trevino 49 | American river South fork | High III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-25 | Unidentified Man 65 | Colorado (07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-25 | Diane Graham 51 | Colorado River "Pumphouse Section" | High III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-23 | Thomas Taylor 68 | Colorado Burns to Dotsero | Medium II+ |
Other- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-23 | Ronnie Hill 64 | Arkansas River | III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-19 | Roger Torgler 60 | Arkansas River Royal Gorge | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-16 | Carlos Chacanan 41 | Arkansas 04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge | III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-06-14 | Bill ? (not his real name) | Jarbidge (Jarbidge Forks to Bruneau River Jarbidge Forks to Bruneau River (Indian Hot Springs) | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-06-14 | Cory Peppard 61 | Grand Ronde | II |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-14 | William Hoxie 26 | Kern 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-13 | Unidentified Man 60 | South Fork American River | High II+ |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-11 | Unidentified Boy 9 | Boulder Creek | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-10 | Sara Rosecrans 24 | Animas River 03. Silverton to Tacoma | High V |
Raft- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-09 | Dustin Harker 47 | Arkansas Royal Gorge | High IV+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-06-08 | Clifford Parver 91 | Lochsa River | II |
Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-06-07 | Alan Gadkari 62 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-06-03 | John Matteson 73 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-06-03 | Unidentified Teen Boy | Colorado Colorado - 04. State Bridge to Burns | Medium II+ |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-06-03 | Sandhya Sridhar 29 | Klickitat River 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground | Medium III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-05-31 | Unidentified Man 63 | Sacramento River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-05-28 | Ari Harms 35 | Colorado River Byers Canyon | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-05-27 | Michael Hazel 27 | Ocoee Middle | Medium III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-05-21 | Nicholas Courtens 34 | Colorado (07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 07. Shoshone Power Plant, Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek, Exit 121 (I-70) | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-05-20 | Cristian Galvez 17 | Cle Elum River | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-05-19 | Vasiliy Zagreychuk 65 | Clackamas River | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-05-13 | Unidentified Men | Calfkiller River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-05-12 | Unidentified Man 34 | Clear Creek | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-05-10 | Richard Zehm 72 | Dolores River | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-05-06 | David Bishop 50 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-05-04 | Robert M. “Mike” Spurrell 46 | Wenatchee River 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2023-05-02 | Leah Patterson 26 | James River Through Richmond | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-05-01 | Tracy Demaree 63 | Boise Downtown Boise | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-04-29 | Trey Westbrooks | Haw River Glencoe to Red Slide Park | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2023-04-24 | Matthew Peck 72 | Westfield River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-04-23 | Evan Ruttan 15 | Nantahala River Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2023-04-22 | Susanna Garber 22 | Chemung River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-04-19 | Gavin Jostad 17 | South Fork of the Yuba 49 to Bridgeport | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2023-04-15 | Unidentified Man | Bonniebrook | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Inexperience/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2023-04-15 | Jeff Papin | Beaver Creek | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2023-04-15 | Thommy C. Bellamy 35 | Savannah River Below Evans, GA | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2023-04-13 | Michael Brook 65 | Susquehanna River | Medium N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-04-09 | Shane Coates 38 | Salt River | High I |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-03-27 | Tregg Granato 55 | Gila River | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2023-03-18 | Sarah 22 | Tohickon Creek Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-03-16 | Unidentified Men | Salt River | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-03-06 | Kent Brocklehurst 64 | Salt River Upper Canyon | Low IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2023-03-05 | Doug Maher 70 | Cuyahoga River | High II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2023-03-02 | Jeremy Norbury 24 | Turnbull River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-02-18 | Philip Shelton 64 | French Broad River | II+ |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-01-14 | Unidentified Men | Big Sandy Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Extreme Weather/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2022-12-18 | Curtis May | Agua Azul | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-12-16 | Carl Keaney 61 | Little 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2022-11-12 | Tim Wiley 61 | James 2. Glasgow to Snowdon | High II+ |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-10-11 | Three Teenagers | Tuckaseigee River | High II |
Other- Unknown |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Unidentified Man 46 | Gauley River Lower | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Mike Edwards 46 | Meadow River Upper Section | High V |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2022-10-01 | Brian M/ Breen 57 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-09-27 | Unidentified Paddlers | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-09-19 | Unidentified Woman | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-09-11 | Unidentified Men | Deception Pass | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-09-11 | Ronald Vanderlugt 67 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | Low IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-09-11 | Unidentified Man | McKenzie River | II+ |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2022-09-10 | Unidentified Woman | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-09-03 | Kenneth Ledgerwood. 68 | Salmon River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2022-08-27 | Unknown 56 | Cowichan Marie Canyon | Low II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-08-23 | Brian Lizer 23 | Knik River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-08-23 | Maximillian Zelaya 41 | Deschutes 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2022-08-23 | Unidentified Man | Madawaska River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2022-08-13 | Sabine Bernal 58 | Du Nords River | III |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-08-13 | Julie Moore 50 | Youghiogheny River | Medium IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-08-12 | Mason S. Hayes 60 | Rogue River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-08-10 | Unidentified Woman 32 | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | Medium IV |
Packraft- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-08-07 | Unidentified Man 25 | Wenachee River | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-07-30 | Unidentified Man 60 | Wenatchee River | Low III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-07-29 | Joshua Brandon Crane 30 | Sacramento 5) Balls Ferry to Tehema | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-27 | Unidentified Men & Women | Santiam River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-07-23 | Richard Scyphers 55 | Salmon River | III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-07-21 | Unidentified Man | Pigeon 2. Lower Pigeon | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-21 | Joseph Torkelson 56 | Deschutes River | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2022-07-20 | Four Unidentified Teens | Eau Claire River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-19 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2022-07-17 | Unidentified Woman | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-07-17 | Unidentified Teen 16 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - Deer Creek Ramp to Banks (Staircase) | Low IV |
Raft- Other |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-07-16 | Christopher Roby 54 | Tsaina Lower Canyon | III |
Raft- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-07-15 | Unidentified Man 38 | Buck Creek (Springfield Play Park0 Springfield Play Park | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2022-07-14 | Unidentified Child 12 | Chattooga IV | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-14 | Unidentified Man 49 | Rogue River Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam | Medium II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-07-13 | Diamond Mathis 11 | Raccoon River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-07-12 | Unidentified Woman 49 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | Medium II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-07-04 | Ricco Morrow 34 | Raccoon River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2022-07-04 | Hector Bedolla-Zarat 22 | Snake River 5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge | Medium II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2022-07-03 | Peter Jolles 46 | Bugaboo Creek | High III |
Packraft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-07-02 | Unidentified Man | South Fork American Gorge Run (Satan's Cesspool/ Hospital Bar) | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-07-02 | Ginny Pemberton 43 | Clear Creek 07. Tunnel 1 Down | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2022-07-01 | Unidentified Man 70 | James River Through downtown Richmond | Low III+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| Canada | 2022-06-30 | Unidentified Man 62 | Slocan River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-06-25 | Alicia Monahan 41 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Other- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-06-25 | William Henniger 41 | Little Wenachee River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2022-06-25 | Donovan Forsythe 26 | St. Joseph River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-06-22 | Mike Feeheeley 36 | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-06-22 | Bernardo Garcia Jr. 50 | Snake River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2022-06-21 | Steve Davis 55 | Gros Ventre Lower Slide Lake to Kelly | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2022-06-21 | Danny Fitch 43 | Flathead, Middle Fork 3. Moccasin Creek to West Glacier | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-06-18 | Eugene Hinson | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-06-15 | John Coleman 33 | Nooksack, N. Fork | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-06-15 | Kimberley Moore 42 | Colorado 13. Grand Junction Town | Medium II |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-06-14 | Unidentified Man | Cache La Poudre 07. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-06-11 | Sheetal Patel 47 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | Low N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-06-11 | Everette Jackson 21 | Payette 2. Lower Main - Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp | High I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-06-10 | Unidentified Man | South Fork Salmon River South Fork Gorge | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-06-10 | Unidentified Man 65 | Truckee Boca Reservoir to Floriston Bridge | Medium III+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-06-06 | Stefano Pezzella 37 | Arkansas (10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge) | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-06-06 | Kenneth Ward 79 | Arkansas River | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2022-06-05 | Julie Freeman 44 | Stillwater River 4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access | High N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-06-04 | Unidentified Man 25 | Tuscarawas River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-05-31 | James Grossman 56 | Salmon, S. Fork 3 - Secesh Confluence with South Fork to Salmon River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2022-05-30 | Unidentified Man | Saranac River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-05-30 | Ronald Swigert 72 | Tuscarawas River | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2022-05-30 | Lauren E. Winstead 23 | JamesRiver 4. Upper James into Richmond | High N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-05-28 | Unidentified Woman 61 | Coeur d’Alene River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2022-05-25 | Tommy Thompson 75 | Arkansas River | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-05-24 | Robert W. Gray 63 | Middle Fork Salmon River | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-05-22 | Jonathan Gentile 38 | Delaware River Lambertville Wing Dam | High III |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2022-05-16 | Brian Hansen 56 | Buffalo (13) Rush Landing to Buffalo City 13) Rush Landing to Buffalo City (24.4 miles) | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2022-05-15 | Caleb Gage 32 | Missouri River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2022-05-08 | Steven Koning 50 | Yaak River | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-05-07 | Justin Leroy Grossman 36 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-05-07 | Shane Stephenson 45 | Iowa River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-05-05 | 5 people | Juniata River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-30 | Ben Murphy 17 | Deschutes River | III |
Standup/Surf Board- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-26 | Joseph Bendix 26 | Long Tom River | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-04-25 | Unidentified Woman & Child | Cuyahoga River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-04-24 | Richard Lackey 76 | Conestoga River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-23 | Mariana Dukes 23 | Long Tom River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2022-04-16 | Samuel M. Martin 45 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2022-04-06 | Jonathan Zukowski 31 | Connectcut | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2022-04-04 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-04-03 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-03-26 | Mary Kelly 68 | Colorado 19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-03-01 | Christopher Aubrey | Klamath 07. Happy Camp to Coon Creek | III+ |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-02-24 | Megan Thompson 34 | Oconaluftee 2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-02-23 | Unidentified Man 21 | Scioto Scioto County | IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2022-02-11 | Patrick Riley 62 | Quijos River | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2022-02-06 | Carin Burford 48 | Little, W. Fork 3. Lake Howard to East Fork Little | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-02-01 | James Shimizu | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2022-01-20 | Jacob Clark | Quijos River Bridge to Bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-01-01 | Unidentified Man 19 | Conasauga Creek FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2021-12-17 | Adam Mayo 43 | Rio Jalacingo Upper | Medium V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2021-11-15 | Finnegan Woodruff 22 | White Salmon 3 - Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-11-05 | Nick Parsons | Green River 2. Green Narrows | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-11-04 | Korkishko 75 | Lake Creek River Chelatna Lake to Yentna River | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| 2021-10-30 | Paul O'Dwyer 42 | Cleddeau River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NE United States | 2021-10-08 | Linda D. Schledewitz 65 | North Platte River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-10-01 | Alex Kolar 28 | Deschutes River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2021-09-22 | Johnny Henderson 35 | Flooded Area | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2021-09-20 | Kim Crumbo 74 | Shoshone Lake | N/A |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-17 | Unknown | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| Japan | 2021-09-17 | Unidentified Man | Tama River | II |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-10 | Unidentified Man | Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-09-05 | Jeffery DeRonde | Eagle River | N/A |
Packraft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-09-02 | David E. Roberts 73 | Portneuf Ft.Hall | Low I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-09-02 | Allen Dahl 21 | Lowe River Keystone Canyon | High III+ |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2021-08-28 | Dalton Edwards 29 | White River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2021-08-28 | Stephen Matrese 58 | Swatara Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Russia | 2021-08-20 | Pyotr Kirienko | Levaya Mama | High III |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-08-17 | 2 Unidentified Men | Pigeon River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-08-14 | Unidentified Man | Mississippi River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-08-14 | 5 Inner Tubers | North Santiam River | Medium III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-08-13 | Tony (Antonio) de la Torre 67 | French Broad Section 9 | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-08-09 | Reese Doyle 36 | Tonsina River Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-08-09 | Nicholas Zawadzki 36 | Payette River Below Banks | Low III |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-08-08 | Randall Crawford 63 | Yellowstone River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-08-06 | William Ellis Glover 60 | New River Shumate Falls | Low II+ |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-08-02 | Unknown 35 | Little Miami Kelly Nature Preserve to St Rt 126 | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-31 | Unidentified Boy 15 | Hiwassee River | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2021-07-30 | Owen Harrington 15 | Schroon River | II |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2021-07-29 | Unidentified Man | Pemigewasset River | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-07-27 | Maria Lilibeth Reyes 46 | Elk River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2021-07-25 | Unidentified Woman | Deerfield River 3) The Dryway | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-07-25 | Pedro Garay 24 | Shenandoah River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2021-07-24 | 2 Unidentified Men 56 | Skykomish Sunset falls to split rock | Low III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2021-07-24 | Brian Fitzpatrick 51 | Arkansas 02. The Numbers | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-07-20 | Unidentified Woman | Snake River 3.5 miles upstream from the South Park boat ramp | II |
Other- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-15 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-07-14 | Rebecca Copeland 29 | Colorado Grand Ganyon | N/A |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-07-13 | James Curtis 39 | Middle Fork of the Flathead | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2021-07-10 | Unidentified Boy 7 | Potomac River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2021-07-10 | Anthony Rogers 40 | Peshtigo (E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing (5.3 miles) | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-07-09 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2021-07-08 | Unidentified Woman | Cascade (1 - bl. Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground 1 - bl. Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground (Upper) | II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2021-07-06 | Michael Jaramillo 11 | Adventureland Amusement Park | N/A |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-07-04 | Aliya Grizzard 15 | Umpaqua River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-07-03 | Bobbie Egan 60 | Whitewater (Metamora, IN to Elizabethtown, OH Metamora, IN to Elizabethtown, OH (34 miles) | High II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-07-03 | Charles Wallace 56 | New River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-06-30 | Heidi Weaver 50 | South Fork Snake River Lorenzo to Menan | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2021-06-27 | Michael Cammett 24 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2021-06-23 | Chason P. Russell 41 | Crystal 04. Redstone to Penny Hot Springs | Medium V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2021-06-22 | Unidentified Man | Arkansas 05. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access | Medium IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2021-06-21 | Richard | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| AL United States | 2021-06-20 | Donald Craig Sinnett 49 | South Sauty Creek Lower: Bucks Pocket to Guntersville Lake | High III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-06-19 | David M. Robles 82 | Current River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-06-16 | 5 Tubers | Dan River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-06-14 | James Crocker 63 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | Low IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2021-06-13 | Mother and Daughter | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2021-06-05 | Charles R. Harman 61 | Buffalo ( 8) Woolum to Tyler Bend 8) Woolum to Tyler Bend (15.3 miles) | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-06-05 | Jeffrey Nicely 59 | New 05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-06-05 | Jason Post 34 | Grande Ronde (F. Minam F. Minam (Wallowa River) to Troy | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-05-30 | David Pope 20 | Nolichucky River Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2021-05-29 | Joseph Hatcher 46 | Cherry Creek Upper | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-05-28 | Lindsay Ashton 25 | Swan River Wild Mile | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-05-25 | David Southin 41 | Chattahoochee 5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20 | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2021-05-24 | John Beachey 53 | Muddy Creek | Low III |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-05-22 | David Andrew Spencer 31 | Salmon (9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (Lower Gorge) | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2021-05-22 | 8 unidentified kayakers | Cache La Poudre 11. Fort Collins Play Park | II |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2021-05-08 | Edward James Pinskey | Gale River Franconia to Ammonoosuc | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Darkness/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-05-05 | Edwardo Ponce 26 | North Elkhorn Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-04-26 | Deborah Ellis 60 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VT United States | 2021-04-19 | Marty Illick 70 | Lewis Creek Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain | Low II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-04-01 | Norvell Fleming 39 | Pigeon River Walter's Power Plant to Hartford | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IN United States | 2021-03-30 | Kevin Rodriguez 17 | White River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-03-27 | Unidentified Man 66 | Overflow Creek USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-03-25 | Craig Quigley 60 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-03-21 | Marc Stevens 46 | Paint Creek Paint Creek Reservoir to old Rt. 50 rest area | High III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-03-03 | Ron Case Van Haren | Appomattox River Chesdin Dam To Petersburg (Route 36) | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-02-01 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 3 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road | IV |
Kayak - Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-01-17 | Jacob Stover 16 | Ohio River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-01-16 | Dakota ? | Russell Fork, Lower (Breaks Park River Access to below Elkhorn City Breaks Park River Access to below Elkhorn City (2.5 - 6 miles) | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-12-24 | David Schenderlein 60 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | High I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-12-23 | Dave Schenderlein 60 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | II |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-11-15 | Blaine M. Davis 20 | Canyon Creek (Lewis River trib.) Lewis River trib.) (2 - Fly Creek to Merwin Reservoir | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2020-11-11 | Alden Henry | Black Moshannon Creek Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Darkness/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2020-11-03 | Dan Braly 58 | Rio Santa Maria Fourth Canyon | Low IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-10-24 | Robert “DJ” Young 26 | Chickamauga Creek | Low I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-29 | Armani Alicea 28 | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-22 | Samuel Crosby III 33 | Gauley Upper | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-21 | Sam Davis | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-09-18 | Rebekah Anne Bryany 18 | Caddo River Norman to Amity | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-18 | Ocoee River Middle | III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2020-09-13 | Louvella Yelton Arrowood 64 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-09-13 | James Stephenson 41 | Caddo River Below Lake Degray | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-31 | Ronald Newton 62 | Flathead, North Fork 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-08-30 | Brandon Chiles 40 | Rappahannock (2. Remington 2. Remington (Route 15/29) to Kellys Ford | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-08-25 | Steve Polumsky 62 | Selway 2 - Selway Falls to Clearwater River | Low I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2020-08-22 | Richard Hoverstein 52 | Ressurection River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-22 | Cleve Loney + 69 | Missouri River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-08-16 | Jane Doe 13 | South Fork of the South Platte River Deckers to Confluenct | Medium II |
Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-08-14 | 2 boys 17 | Petit Jean River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-08-06 | Michael Marquand 68 | Deschutes (K. US 26 K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls | III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-05 | Unidentified Woman 68 | Bitterroot River | I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-08-03 | Unidentified Girl | Eleven Point River | I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-07-13 | Greg Slocum 47 | Ouachita (5) Rockport Ledge 5) Rockport Ledge (PnP) | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-07-12 | Richard Ross 40 | Middle Fork of the Flathead | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2020-07-11 | Emily Fournier 33 | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-07-07 | Sage Adams 10 | Skagit 1. Goodell Creek to Copper Creek | II |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2020-07-04 | Unidentified Men | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | Low N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2020-06-29 | unidentified man | DuPage (Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. (5.7 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-27 | Ashley Surratt 35 | Boise Downtown Boise | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-27 | unidentified man 61 | Spokane River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-26 | Male 35 | Spokane River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-06-24 | unidentified man | Flathead River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2020-06-24 | unidentified man | Cheakamus River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-23 | Jaspreet Turna 28 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | High II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-06-22 | Ricardo Valencia Sanchez 46 | Arkansas 11. Pueblo Whitewater Park | II |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-06-22 | Unidentified Woman | Spring (Mammoth Spring to Hardy Mammoth Spring to Hardy (15 miles) | II |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2020-06-21 | Byron | Chekamus | N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-20 | Jaspreet Turna 28 | Spokane river | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2020-06-20 | Chris Clark 46 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-18 | unidentified man | Coeur d'Alene, North Fork Babins Jct to Little North Fork | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-06-12 | Kristen Johnson 25 | Buffalo ( 6) Hasty to Carver 6) Hasty to Carver (4 miles) | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2020-06-09 | Sharon Kahn 64 | Turkey River | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-06-08 | Unidentified Woman | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2020-06-06 | Unidentified Rescuer | Niagara Niagara Gorge | V |
Other- Other |
Failed Rescue/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-06 | Jezell Barrera 14 | Klickitat 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground | III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-06-06 | Patrick Southworth 61 | Animas 07. Trimble Lane to 32nd Street Park | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-06-05 | Nate ? | Deckers Creek 2. Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7 | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-06-05 | Mike Roumph 53 | Arkansas (10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge) | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-06-02 | Joshua B. Jennings 45 | James 4. Upper James into Richmond | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-06-01 | Unidentified Teen Girl 15 | Duck River Old Stone Fort | High I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-05-31 | Shawn S. Diaz 36 | Colorado 01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OK United States | 2020-05-31 | Hannah Rippy 25 | Illinois River (Watts to Barren Fork Creek Watts to Barren Fork Creek (62.5 miles) | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-05-31 | Holly Padgett 29 | James 2. Balcony Falls Run | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2020-05-30 | Unidentified Family | Logan 01. Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd | High III |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OK United States | 2020-05-30 | Kristina Singleton 24 | Illinois River (Watts to Barren Fork Creek Watts to Barren Fork Creek (62.5 miles) | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2020-05-29 | Steve C. DeVroom 69 | Weber 07. Highway-89 to Riverdale | Low II+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2020-05-25 | Unidentified Boy | Cartecay 2. Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road | Medium II |
Inflatable Kayak- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2020-05-25 | Kathleen M. Lewis 55 | Twin Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-24 | Unidentified Boy 3 | Rogue | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-23 | Two unidentified men | Huron River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-23 | Brandon Lee Flatford 26 | River Raisin, Monroe | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-05-19 | Unidentified Man 40 | Lochsa (1 - Powell to White Pine 1 - Powell to White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-05-17 | Justin Parcell 34 | Kings (2) Hwy 74 to Missouri 86 2) Hwy 74 to Missouri 86 (81 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-05-17 | Joshua Shirk 8 | Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br. 6. Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of the South Branch at Moorefield | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-05-16 | William Ealey 52 | Crooked Creek (Boone & Marion Co.) (Harman to Hwy 101 Boone & Marion Co.) (Harman to Hwy 101 (52 miles) | High II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-05-08 | unidentified man | Potomac 7. Little Falls | Medium III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2020-05-07 | 2 Unidentified Men | Kankakee River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2020-05-02 | Unidentified Boy | Yellow Breeches (2. Old Gettysburg Pike to Lisburn 2. Old Gettysburg Pike to Lisburn (PA 114 bridge) | High I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Russia | 2020-05-01 | Yalil Kuvandykov | Inzer River | II |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2020-04-25 | Unidentified Man 51 | Saint Vrain Creek, South 02. Narrows | Low III+ |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Poor Planning/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2020-04-25 | De’vonte B. Griffieth 23 | Ocmulgee River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-04-25 | Matthew Brannon 32 | Richland Creek | High I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2020-04-24 | Tyler Fitzgibbons 36 | Delaware River | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-04-17 | Unidentified Family | Shenandoah River 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-04-16 | Saul Gallegos Ruiz 23 | Columbia River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2020-04-05 | 2 Brothers | Merrimack (6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls 6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls (Crack Pipe, 293 Wave) | High III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-04-05 | Unidentified Woman | Potomac (3. Great Falls 3. Great Falls (Fish Ladder) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2020-04-04 | 2 Unidentified Men | Sheepscot Coopers Mills to West Branch | Medium III+ |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-04-02 | Mauve Kennedy Townsend McKean 40 | Chesapeake Bay | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-28 | Tyler Flannery 18 | Caney Fork Between Gordonsville Bridge and Betty’s Island | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2020-03-20 | Unidentified Woman 42 | Verde 08. Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River | High II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-15 | Robert Newsome 51 | Elk River | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-22 | Kenneth Driver; two teens 43 | Tennessee River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-02-09 | Jamie Gray 41 | Middle Fork 3. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-02 | Tyler Osbourne 28 | Spring Creek | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Argentina | 2020-01-29 | Thomas David McKendrick | Lake Nahuel Huapi | N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Japan | 2020-01-19 | Unknown | Nagara River | II+ |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2020-01-01 | Jean Claude Mutabazi 40 | St. Joseph's River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2019-12-16 | April Morton 31 | Big Laurel Creek Hurricane to Hot Springs | Medium III+ |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-12-01 | Andrew Gamble 31 | Richland Creek Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2019-11-22 | Andrew Bowler 30 | Anaktuvuk River | High II |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2019-11-16 | Steven John Borkowski, 48 | Pierre Marquette River Scottville Riverside Park | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2019-10-26 | Chip Sizemore 41 | Little River Canyon Upper2 | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2019-10-26 | Chris Oswalt | Rio Grande (05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge 05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box) | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2019-10-05 | Matthew Smith | Russell Fork Gorge Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout (4 miles) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-09-21 | Unidentified Woman 66 | Potomac 2. GW Canal Loop or Violette's Lock to Pennyfield Lock | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-09-20 | Unidentified Person 38 | Sandy 3. Marmot Dam site to Revenue Bridge | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-09-10 | Unidentified Man 57 | Green (05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence 05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence (Labyrinth and Stillwater) | I |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-09-02 | Brandon Archer 21 | Buffalo River | I |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-09-01 | Peter Quigley 46 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-08-31 | Tracy Allen 37 | Willamette River | N/A |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2019-08-28 | Romain Quénéhen | Nass River | IV |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-08-25 | Robson Santos | American, S. Fork (8. The Gorge 8. The Gorge (Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir) | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2019-08-24 | George Erwin Roulhac 69 | Snake 5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge | Low II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-08-15 | Maximus Samuel Hansen 10 | Payette, S. Fork 1 - Grandjean to Deadwood | III |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2019-08-14 | Xiaolian Ding 75 | Androscoggin River | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-08-14 | Unidentified Man | Kings, Middle Fork Dusy Branch to S. Fork confluence | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2019-08-03 | Lisa Margaritis 48 | Hashamomuck Pond | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-08-03 | Michael Clevinger 32 | Potomac 0.7 - Potomac - Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-07-25 | 30 Unidentified People | American River | I |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-07-25 | Christopher Rivera 20 | Delaware Delaware Water Gap - Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point Visitors Center | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-07-24 | Unidentified Man | Kaweah, East Fork Oak Grove Bridge to Gateway Bridge | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-07-23 | Jonathan Jensen 36 | Deschutes L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River | III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-07-22 | Jon Van Valkenburg 54 | Rogue River | I |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2019-07-22 | Miya Ye 1 | Mad River Mad River Run | I |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-22 | Unidentified Man | Clear Creek 04. Kermit's to Green Bay Rock | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-07-21 | Yariennys Hernandez 15 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ Near Drowning | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2019-07-18 | Jerrimiah Bryant Smiley 38 | West Nodaway River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Iceland | 2019-07-15 | Bjørn Debacker 41 | Þingvallavatn Lake | N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-07-13 | 6 Unidentified Men | Youghiogheny 5. Ohiopyle Falls | High V+ |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-07-13 | Taylor Paige Smith 18 | Boise, S. Fork 1. Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge | Medium II |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-07-12 | Kenneth J. Evans 27 | Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) | Medium VI |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2019-07-10 | Unidentified Man | Niagara Niagara Gorge | VI |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-07-10 | Scout Group | Green (05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence 05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence (Labyrinth and Stillwater) | High II |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-08 | Anthony Vasi 47 | Green 02. Lodore to Echo Park | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-07-08 | Unidentified Men | Susquehanna River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-08 | Mary Rose Morgan 60 | South Platte 08. Brighton City Park to Ft. Lupton | III+ |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2019-07-07 | Ricky Veenstra 59 | Cedar (Palisades-Kepler State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP) | Medium II |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-05 | Unidentified Man 57 | Arkansas 07. Salida to Rincon | Medium III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-04 | Matthew Spates | Poudre River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-07-04 | Misty Cannon 45 | Payette Emmett ID, Not the Lower Main | I |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-07-02 | Benjamin Cullipher. 56 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-07-01 | Unidentified Man 50 | Clear Creek 03. Lawson to Idaho Springs | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-30 | David L. Smith 57 | Cache La Poudre 06. Steven's Gulch Access to Mishawaka Inn | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-30 | Michael Robert James 39 | Arkansas 04. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge | High III |
Standup/Surf Board- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2019-06-28 | Peter Schwab 66 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | N/A |
Raft- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-27 | Zach Jones 33 | Rio Grande 02. Box Canyon to Creede | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-06-27 | Dennis Healey 72 | Chenango River | I |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Inexperience/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2019-06-22 | Nine Kayakers | Batten Kill Greenwich to Hudson River | High II |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-21 | Amy Kirsch 43 | San Juan, East Fork 01. East Fork to 160 Bridge | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-21 | Sarah Schultz 31 | Gunnison River below McCabes | High III |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NM United States | 2019-06-21 | Cheryl Currant 72 | Rio Grande (06. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access 06. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access (The Racecourse) | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-06-14 | Thomas Calvin Willie 21 | Teton River | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2019-06-13 | Alex Bronchuk 20 | Merrimack River | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-06-13 | Brent Parkin 57 | Jordan 01. Utah Lake to Rose Park | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-10 | Sameer Prasla 42 | Arkansas 09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| China | 2019-06-10 | Mary Grace Butscher McCoy | Jinsha Jiang River | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AR United States | 2019-06-08 | Ross Tharp 33 | War Eagle River | I |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-06-07 | Nikolay Pezhemskiy 29 | Eagle River 05. River Run to Edwards | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2019-06-05 | Unidentified Men | Rock River | High I |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2019-06-02 | Collins Nelson 18 | Flint River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2019-06-01 | Betty Michael 56 | North Branch Kalamazoo River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-05-31 | Monte Walker | Wilson 2) Milepost 15 to Milepost 8 Siskey Boat Launch | III+ |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-05-30 | Phil Oseredzuk 16 | Mill Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-05-28 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2019-05-25 | Grace Gordon 14 | Yahara River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2019-05-22 | Brian Allen 44 | Snake (2 - Jackson Lake to Moose 2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park) | High I |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-05-19 | David Treadway | Cheat River | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2019-05-19 | Unidentified Man | Guadalupe (5. First Crossing to Common St. 5. First Crossing to Common St. (6 miles) | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2019-05-18 | Nick Rowley | Sebec River | High II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-18 | Vanessa Gutierre 44 | Black River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-05-17 | Deb Olson 59 | Youghiogheny 3. Upper | Medium V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-05-11 | Leif Convers Hansen 61 | Sacramento 1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-05-06 | David Wayne Johnson 56 | American, N. Fork 4. Yankee Jims Road Bridge to Lake Clementine | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-04 | Unidentified Man | Jack's Fork | High II |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-05-04 | Stephen Barnaby 30 | Washougal (4 - Highway 140 to Washougal 4 - Highway 140 to Washougal (Big Eddy Section) | IV |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-01 | Scott M. Puckett, one other! 35 | Bull Creek | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2019-04-27 | Gregory Hinson 27 | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-04-26 | Keawe Pestana 34 | Salmon 7 - Vinegar Creek to Riggins | III |
Open Canoe- |
Failed Rescue/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2019-04-23 | Unidentified Man | Vallecito Creek 01. 1 Mile Above Vallecito CG | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| NV United States | 2019-04-20 | Stephen Bauwens 49 | Truckee (2. Floriston 2. Floriston (or Farad) to Verdi, NV | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2019-04-20 | Unidentified Couple 47 | Chagrin River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2019-04-14 | Jay Stahl | Oconto, N.Br. (B) Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd B) Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd (1.1 miles) | Medium II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2019-04-01 | Two Unknown People | DuPage (Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. (5.7 miles) | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-03-31 | Sean Manchester | Yuba, S. Fork F) Route 49 to Bridgeport | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2019-03-30 | Fallon Wells 37 | Chattahoochee River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2019-03-03 | Dylan Archuleta 26 | Gila (03. Virden 03. Virden (NM) 30 miles to US Route 666, 23 miiles to Bonita Creek | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2019-03-03 | Richard Krause | Roanoke River | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-02-24 | Nancy Kell 56 | Red Creek 2. D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with the Dry Fork | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2019-02-23 | Unidentified Man | French Broad 6. NC Route 251 to Route 1634 | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-02-14 | James Michael Miller 62 | Escondido runoff channel Near San Diego, CA | High III+ |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-02-02 | Richard Timson 31 | Skykomish (1 - Index 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-01-19 | Kevin Neidorf 28 | Hood 2. Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2019-01-05 | Timothy Chicoine 61 | Des Moines River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-11-19 | Susan Lynne King 62 | Potomac 0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Nepal | 2018-11-15 | Adrian Kiernan 31 | Humla Karnarli | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Costa Rica | 2018-10-20 | Kevin Thompson Reid | Naranjo River | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| KY United States | 2018-10-08 | Matthew Hughes 35 | Elkhorn Creek Forks of the Elkhorn | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-10-06 | Brannen Proctor 67 | Russell Fork (Bartlick Bridge (VA 611) to Garden Hole Road Bartlick Bridge (VA 611) to Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) | Medium III+ |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| DE United States | 2018-09-18 | James Battan 54 | Brandywine Creek Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-09-07 | Mike Howard 67 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-09-03 | John Michael Conley 34 | Indian Creek | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-09-02 | Unidentified Boy 12 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium II |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-09-01 | Christopher J. Santana 33 | Lehigh 2. Rockport to Glen Onoko | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-08-28 | Helen Eimers 73 | Salmon 8 - Riggins to White Bird | Low III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-08-17 | Ronald Stevens 84 | Deschutes 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen | V |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-08-13 | Large Group | Lehigh 3. Glen Onoko to Bowmanstown | High II |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Asthma Attack | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-08-11 | Jennifer Gail Martin 52 | Toe, North Route 1123 to Stroup Road to Route 1321 | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-08-11 | Unidentified Woman 48 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-08-09 | Unidentified Group | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | N/A |
Other- Other |
Extreme Weather/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-08-09 | Patrick Waldron 58 | Monocacy River 1. Creagerstown Park to Devilbiss Bridge Park | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-08-05 | Rosa Spadaro 67 | Lehigh 3. Glen Onoko to Bowmanstown | High I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-08-02 | Aidan Don 22 | Nizina 1. Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River | II |
Packraft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-07-27 | Angie Anderson 47 | Yellowstone River Near Livingston, MT. | N/A |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-07-21 | Michael Scott 35 | St Josephs River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2018-07-16 | Vin Davis | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-07-15 | Unidentified boy 12 | Snake River | N/A |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-07-14 | Pete Herbst 67 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - The Staircase Run | IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-07-12 | Mark Shirtloff 49 | Yellowstone (1. Gardiner to Miner 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2018-07-12 | Anna Christa Gdanian 32 | Piscataquog Goffstown | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| United Kingdom | 2018-07-11 | Phil?? | British River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Injury Private | Read More |
| NE United States | 2018-07-08 | Unidentified Women | Elkhorn River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-07-08 | Daniel J. Atkinson 38 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2018-07-07 | 20 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | High III+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-07-03 | Dugan Flanders 27 | Skykomish (1 - Index 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-07-03 | Deise C. Nagle 56 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 2018-07-03 | Kenneth Pollock 50 | Provo 06. Deer Creek Reservoir to Vivian Park | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2018-06-30 | Unidentified Man 27 | Rock River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-25 | Unidentified Man | Copper 2. Gulkana R. to Chitina R. | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-24 | James Krofft 22 | Licking 1. Newark to Rock Haven Park | I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-06-23 | Unidentified Man | Youghiogheny 2. Top | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2018-06-23 | Jarrah Bergeron | Winnipesaukee (2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin (Lower Winni) | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-06-22 | Travis Berquist 37 | Snake G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-19 | John Squires 72 | American Creek | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2018-06-18 | Maci Chavez 5 | Rock River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-18 | John Squires 71 | American Creek Hammersly Lake to Lake Coville | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-17 | Alfred Tully 71 | Rock Creek (Missoula County) Missoula County) (Middle & West Fork confluence to Clark Fork R. | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-06-15 | Damien Jamal Mayes 25 | Yadkin River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-12 | Alfred Tully 71 | Rock Creek (Missoula County) Missoula County) (Middle & West Fork confluence to Clark Fork R. | High II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-10 | Benjamin Gipson 29 | Great Miami River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-10 | Gary Allen Price 61 | Shenandoah River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-10 | Carl Henkel 30 | Sandusky River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2018-06-09 | Donald Wright 64 | Spring River Fulton County | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-06-09 | David J. Glenn 53 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-09 | David Hall 70 | Clark Fork | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-06-05 | Unidentified Man | Skykomish 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2018-06-04 | Christian Sheetz 46 | Arkansas 01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site | Medium IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-06-04 | Unidentified Man | Potomac | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2018-06-03 | Unidentified Man | Clear Creek (05. Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis 05. Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-06-02 | Grady and Cash Troyer 9 | Grande Ronde (Troy Troy (OR) to Snake River at Heller Bar | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2018-06-02 | Alvin Lino 46 | Chattahoochee River Columbus Whitewater Park | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-06-02 | Unidentified Woman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-01 | Gary Allen Price 61 | Shenandoah, S. Fork (Elkton (Route 33) to Luray Elkton (Route 33) to Luray (Route 211) | II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-06-01 | Robin Early 36 | Huron River Near Huron Lake Dam | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-01 | Edward Piccola 61 | Shenandoah, S. Fork (Bixler's Bridge (Route 675) to Bentonville Bixler's Bridge (Route 675) to Bentonville (Route 613) | I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-05-31 | Alex Denclau 26 | Des Moines River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-05-28 | Sharlene Wright | Rogue (3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles) | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-05-27 | Edward Conning 65 | Rock Creek (Carbon County) Carbon County) (Lake Fork to Red Lodge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2018-05-26 | Unidentified Man | American, Silver Fork Slides, lower section of Dugald Bremmer, not in database | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-05-26 | Molly Superchi 35 | Moose 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-05-26 | Unidentified Man 78 | John Day 3. Clarno to Cottonwood | III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2018-05-25 | Unidentified Man 39 | Delaware River | High I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-05-25 | Cheeyen Yap | Delaware Delaware Water Gap - Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point Visitors Center | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-05-22 | Charles Kelly 21 | Maquoketa Manchester Whitewater Park | Medium II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-05-21 | Chad Newbreast 44 | Smith Camp Baker to Eden Bridge | High II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2018-05-17 | Unidentified Man | Glade Creek (New River tributary) New River tributary) (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to the confluence with Pinch Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-05-15 | Delmer Melvin "Dale" Garratt 56 | French Broad 6. NC Route 251 to Route 1634 | II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2018-05-06 | Anthony Brown 28 | Rolling Fork River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-05-06 | Anthony Cooper 31 | Elk River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-05-05 | Matthew Ray 20 | Green 2. Green Narrows | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-04-28 | Burton Greer 34 | Linville Linville Falls to Lake James | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-04-25 | Unidentified Man | South Fork of the Catawba River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| China | 2018-04-21 | 17 Unknown Paddlers | Taohuajiang River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2018-04-06 | Keygan Matlock | Driftwood River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-04-05 | James Ratchford 37 | Ellicott Creek Glen Falls - Williamsville | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2018-03-28 | Keith "Chief" Haare 62 | Shotover River | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-03-18 | Mary Keppler 59 | Green 2 - Green River Gorge | Low III+ |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-03-03 | Maria Noakes 50 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-02-27 | Devon Chrismas 24 | Grand River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2018-02-27 | Cory Wright 35 | Paw Paw River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-02-13 | David Vena 49 | Wallkill Walden to route 213 at Sturgeon Pool | High II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-02-12 | Christian Wood 18 | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-02-10 | Sam Grafton 25 | Snoqualmie, N. Fork (2. Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge 2. Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge (Ernie's Gorge) | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-02-04 | Tyler Williams | Burro Creek | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2018-01-29 | Unidentified Man 49 | Capilano River | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2018-01-20 | Adam Vaughn 22 | Abanico River | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-01-12 | Ryan Flick | Tinker's Creek Pleasant Valley (Town of Bedford) to Tinker's reservation | High IV+ |
Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2018-01-11 | Seth Smith 27 | Kern Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-12-17 | Dave 48 | American, S. Fork (8. The Gorge 8. The Gorge (Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir) | Medium III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2017-10-14 | Unidentified Man | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2017-09-22 | Unidentified Man | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III+ |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-09-16 | Unidentified Women | Hiwassee Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge | Medium II |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-09-03 | Luther Lee Key 70 | Yadkin River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2017-09-03 | Ursy Potter | Potomac 6. Little Falls | Low III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2017-08-29 | Michael Lawrence 61 | Wenatchee 1. Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-08-28 | Greg Senior 50 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2017-08-12 | Daniel Hartung 64 | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-08-11 | William Navarro 48 | Payette 1. Upper Main - Banks to Beehive Bend | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-08-03 | Luca Chiarabini 47 | Kings 1. Middle, S. Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground | Medium IV |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-31 | James Kent Hobson 64 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | III+ |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-07-18 | Unidentified Woman | Arkansas 09. Rincon to Pinnacle Rock | High III |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-07-17 | Jose F. Loja, 35 | Delaware River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2017-07-16 | Unidentified Couple 23 | White River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2017-07-15 | Martin Rinke 63 | Matanuska River 1. Lions Head | IV |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-07-15 | Michael Brinks 66 | Yampa 05. Deerlodge Park to Echo Park | Low II |
Inflatable Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2017-07-14 | Lee Alan Gebro 44 | North Fork Flathead River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2017-07-12 | Thomas Michael Bajo, 68 | Rock Creek (Carbon County) Carbon County) (Lake Fork to Red Lodge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2017-07-11 | Charles Stewart 31 | Talapaloosa River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2017-07-09 | Lawrance Morrissey | Ross Run (E.Baumbauer Road | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-08 | Christopher Chapman 48 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2017-07-08 | Steve Lippson 40 | Hocking River White's Mill Dam in Athens, OH | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2017-07-07 | Jeffery Stewart Bitler 54 | Talking Rock Creek 1- GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136 | II |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2017-07-04 | Lynn Bartholomew 55 | Ottawa River | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-04 | Oliver Woodward 21 | Snake River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-07-03 | Unidentified Man 64 | Sacandaga, W. Branch Whitehouse to Sacandaga Campsite | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-07-03 | Kevin Moak 43 | Mohawk | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-07-01 | Perry Ratcliffe Jr. 36 | Swatara Creek Near Jonestown, PA | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2017-06-29 | London DeDios, 4 4 | Provo 07. Bridalveil | High III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-27 | Mark Wier 64 | Arkansas 05. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge | III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-27 | William McHarg 64 | Cache La Poudre 07. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-06-26 | Arnetta Johnson | Youghiogheny 5. Ohiopyle Falls | High IV |
Raft- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-25 | Ernest Lee Wade 59 | Collins River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NV United States | 2017-06-22 | Sarah Duncan 32 | Truckee 3. Verdi to Mayberry Park | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-21 | Russell Zieglowsky 52 | Taylor River Canyon 01. Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-06-20 | Deborah A. Stacil 58 | James River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-18 | Maximillan Lopez 18 | Cache La Poudre 10. Below Filter Plant to Picnic Rock Access | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2017-06-11 | John McDonough 71 | Rio Grande 6. Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-10 | Unidentified Man 60 | Green 2- Lodore to Echo Park | High II |
Inflatable Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MA United States | 2017-06-08 | Unidentified Man | Connecticut (Holyoke | High I |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-06-08 | Stephanie Waggoner 49 | Truckee 1. Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston | I |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-06-05 | Elyssa McCreight 32 | Colorado 03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge (Pumphouse) | III |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-06-03 | Linsay Rice 31 | Little Salmon 2. Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins | High IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-06-03 | Richard Sanders 67 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| GA United States | 2017-06-02 | Unidentified 9-year-old boy 9 | Chestatee Copper Mine to Lumpkin County Park | High I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-06-01 | Unidentified Man 28 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | Medium IV |
Raft- |
/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-01 | Anna Last 29 | Nolichucky River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2017-05-30 | Cameron Deane 31 | Owyhee River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-29 | Unidentified Woman | American, S. Fork (6. Chili Bar 6. Chili Bar (Route 193 to Coloma) | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-05-29 | Unidentified Man | James (3. Snowdon 3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2017-05-28 | Jason Smith 34 | Tallapoosa River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-05-27 | Jennifer Bousquet 38 | Saco River | High I |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-27 | Shane Joseph Ornelas. 44 | Kern (3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 (Upper Kern) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-27 | Unidentified Woman | American, S. Fork 7. Coloma to Greenwood Creek | High II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2017-05-23 | Tyler Webb 28 | Scioto O'Shaughnessy Dam - Up River | VI |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2017-05-21 | Darren Vancil | Skykomish, S. Fork 2. Baring to Sunset Falls | VI |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-05-20 | Helen Brandy 25 | Ohio River Dashields Lock and Dam | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-05-16 | Ronald B. Sley 77 | Laurel Creek near Damascus, VA | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2017-05-13 | Unidenified Men | Rio Grande 04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge | III+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2017-05-11 | Daniel Willard 67 | Rio Grande 06. Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-05-08 | James Harson 60 | Moyie Meadow Creek to Moyie Falls Dam | High III+ |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-05-07 | Joseph Giffune 25 | Nesowadnehunk Stream Little Niagara to Penobscot R. | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-05-06 | Larry Piefer 60 | Pine Creek Ansonia to Blackwell | High II |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2017-05-01 | Unknown | Baraboo (Hwy.12 to Hwy.113 Hwy.12 to Hwy.113 (4.5 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2017-05-01 | Stacy Langford 47 | Alum Fork Saline River Below Lake Winona Spillway | III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2017-04-30 | Unidenified Man | Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-04-30 | Unidentified Men | Cape Fear Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-04-28 | Dayton ?? | Chico Creek | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2017-04-27 | Aaron "Ricky" Norber 65 | Buffalo 3) Ponca to Kyles | II+ |