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Swim into Strainer
PFD Not Worn or Present

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From Loren Labowski via FB Drowning. Not sure on craft. Pinned in 2’ water. Class 2 creek. Observers say no PFD, pinned for 25 minutes.

A fatal drowning occurred in Indian Creek in Kuna, Idaho, on Labor Day 2025, where 45-year-old Carolyn Beck from Kuna lost her life after being swept into the high, fast-moving waters with underwater hazards like logs and rocks, an incident ruled an accident by authorities, highlighting dangers despite the creek being popular for tubing.

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Victim: Carolyn Beck, 45, of Kuna.
Date: Labor Day evening, September 2025.
Location: Indian Creek, near North Thistle Drive and West Navy Street, Kuna.
Cause: Drowning, classified as accidental.
Circumstances: Beck was part of a group tubing when she was pulled from her tube and into the current by logjams and underwater obstructions.
Warning: Authorities and residents noted the creek's dangerous conditions due to high water and hidden hazards, despite its popularity for recreation.

This incident prompted warnings about the dangers of floating Indian Creek, especially with high water levels, reminding people of unseen obstacles and the importance of life jackets, notes Idaho News 6 and KTVB7

Kiuna Creek is South of Boise. It’s a common tuber float. But some are in kayaks and rafts. They use the creek to fill a local reservoir so it has significant flow and some small drops. Lot of trees. It’s basically a canal in a natural creek bed Mostly rec floater type or whitewater folks doing warm ups/easier floats. The observers in comments are saying pinned in rock.

Woman Dies in Kuna Creek incident

First responders recovered the woman's body from Indian Creek.

By Tracy Bringhurst, KTBV7

September 1, 2025

KUNA, Idaho — A woman died Sunday afternoon in Indian Creek near North Thistle Drive and West Navy Street.According to the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Kuna Police deputies responded to a water rescue call at approximately 4:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 1. The Ada County Sheriff's Office Dive Team recovered the victim's body from the creek. The sheriff's office said no foul play is suspected in the death. The Ada County Coroner's Office will release the victim's identity after the next of kin are notified.Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including Ada County Paramedics, Eagle Fire, Kuna Fire and Meridian Fire departments.