Accident Database

239 Completed Safety Reports Found

State/Country Date Name/Age River/Section Flow/Class Boat/Cause Factor/Injury Type/Private Links
CO United States 2023-08-28 Benjamin Sheehan 38 Colorado 02. Gore Canyon IV+ Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ 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
CO United States 2023-07-23 Isaac MontaƱo Rivera 32 Colorado River N/A Other-
Other
Solo Paddling/ Fatal 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
CO United States 2023-07-20 Unidentified Woman Arkansas River Brown's Canyon III Raft-
Impact/Trauma
Cold Water/ Injury Commericial 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
CO United States 2023-07-09 Jenny Vines 56 Clear creek Dumond IV Raft-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Near Drowning Injury Commericial 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
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 2023-06-25 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 2023-06-23 Ronnie Hill 64 Arkansas River III Raft-
Equipment Trap
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 2023-06-19 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
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
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
CO United States 2023-05-28 Ari Harms 35 Colorado River Byers Canyon IV Inflatable Kayak-
Other
Solo Paddling/ Fatal 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
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
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
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
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
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
CO United States 2021-07-24 Brian Fitzpatrick 51 Arkansas 02. The Numbers Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 2019-06-27 Zach Jones 33 Rio Grande 02. Box Canyon to Creede IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private 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
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 2019-06-10 Sameer Prasla 42 Arkansas 09. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CO United States 2017-06-10 Unidentified Man 60 Green 2- Lodore to Echo Park High II Inflatable Kayak-
/ Fatal Commericial 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
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
CO United States 2016-08-11 Jamie Page 25 Colorado 02. Gore Canyon Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2016-07-24 Patrick Kelsall 19 Colorado 02. Gore Canyon Other-
Unknown
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2016-07-15 Unidentified Man Cache La Poudre 05. Narrows Picninc Ground to Steven's Gulch Access Medium V Raft-
Unknown
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2016-07-05 Lynn Marks 52 Arkansas 03. The Numbers Low Inflatable Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2016-07-03 Sandra Johnson 51 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2016-06-25 Nate White Daisy Creek 01. 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
/ Spinal Injury Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2016-06-24 Sandy Wolder 63 Green 2- Lodore to Echo Park Medium IV Raft-
Swim into Strainer
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2016-06-20 Unidentified Man Vallecito Creek 01. 1 mile above Vallecito CG V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2016-06-15 James Abromitis 58 Roaring Fork 02. Slaughterhouse High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2016-06-11 Unidentified Woman Clear Creek 03. Lawson to Idaho Springs High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Injury Commericial Read More
CO United States 2016-05-22 Debra Lynn Brymer 61 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2016-05-20 Unidentified Man Valecito Creek V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2016-05-06 Unidentified Man 35 South Platte N/A Whitewater Kayak-
Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic
Inexperience/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-07-03 Daniel Cheong 20 Clear Creek (06. Rigor Mortis 06. Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to Golden High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2015-06-23 Ricky Zinter 34 Green 2- Lodore to Echo Park Medium III Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-06-21 Steven Kelley 23 Arkansas 12. Pueblo Whitewater Park High III Other-
Flush Drowning
Solo Paddling/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-06-21 Jerry Young 63 Fryingpan 02. Taylor Creek to Basalt High Inflatable Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-06-20 Joseph Goodwin 21 South Platte 06. Near Union Avenue Other-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-06-16 Jose Soto 56 Animas 08. Trimble Lane to 32nd Street Park High III Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2015-06-10 Drake Durkee 11 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access High IV Raft-
Foot Entrapment
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2015-06-09 Unidentified Woman Eagle River 03. Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop High IV+ Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2015-05-22 Michelle Math 47 Clear Creek 05. Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2015-05-12 Chris Danko 35 Boulder Creek, South 03. Gross Mountain Res to Eldorado State Park High Other-
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-08-19 Beth McVay 38 Colorado 02. Gore Canyon V Whitewater Kayak-
Other
Solo Paddling/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-07-28 William Forshey 54 Arkansas 04. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista Low III Other-
Other
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-07-24 Mary Johnson 57 Arkansas 02. Granite to Numbers Launch Site Low N/A Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2014-07-12 Eric W. Summers 42 Arkansas 07. Stone Bridge to Salida Medium III Kayak - Other-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-07-11 Jonathan Kennedy 40 Arkansas Arkansas (02. Granite to Numbers Launch Site) V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-28 Amanda Taylor 31 Arkansas 07. Stone Bridge to Salida Raft-
Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-23 Tom Osbourne McMurray 63 Arkansas 08. Salida to Rincon III Inflatable Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-22 Patrick Ward Rio Grande 01. Rio Grande Res. to 12 miles above Creede High IV Inflatable Kayak-
Swim into Strainer
Other/ Other Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-16 James Paul Sizemore 44 Roaring Fork 02. Slaughterhouse High IV Raft-
Health Problem
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2014-06-14 Christopher Sevilla 44 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2014-06-10 Van Hodges 48 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-09 Unidentified Woman Clear Creek (06. Rigor Mortis 06. Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to Golden High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2014-06-07 Kenneth Barkley 41 Clear Creek (06. Rigor Mortis 06. Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to Golden High II Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2014-06-04 Rebecca Knight 26 Cache La Poudre 09. Pineview Falls to Bridges Take-out High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2014-05-31 Uriah Scaffer 39 Crystal 03. Marble to Redstone High V Whitewater Kayak-
Swim into Strainer
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2013-11-16 Dave Farkas Animas 06. Bakers Box Low N/A Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Cold Water/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2013-09-14 Craig Lyons Dolores River 01. Rico to McPhee Reservoir Medium II Other-
Swim into Strainer
Other/ Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2011-07-18 Chris Goodnough Oh Be Joyful Creek 01. Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds N/A Whitewater Kayak-
Vertical Pin
Darkness/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2011-07-14 William Keen 50 Blue 02. Blue River Campground to FR 2400 High Whitewater Kayak-
Health Problem
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2011-07-03 Kevin Bair 26 Mineral Creek, South 01. Above South Mineral CG V Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2011-06-25 John Novak 31 Eagle 04. Riverbend bus stop to Edwards IV Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2011-06-23 Frank Diskin 69 Cache La Poudre 07. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park Picnic Ground IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2011-06-22 Patrick Bush 66 Eagle 03. Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop Low IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2011-06-17 Susan Pyeatt-Terpening 65 Colorado River Near Radium Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2011-06-16 Curtis Walters 52 Arkansas 04. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista High III Raft-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2011-06-08 Sue Ann Apolinar 38 Arkansas 05. FISHERMAN'S BRIDGE ACCESS TO STONE BRIDGE ACCESS IV Raft-
Swim into Strainer
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2010-07-11 Kimberly Appelson 23 Arkansas 04. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista Medium Raft-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2010-06-25 Milton Crosby 79 Arkansas 08. Salida to Rincon High Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2010-06-23 Patrick Bush 66 Eagle 03. Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop Low IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Physical Trauma Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2010-06-12 David Luck 39 Arkansas 02. Granite to Numbers Launch Site High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2010-06-10 Victoria Hernandez 13 Clear Creek 03. Lawson to Idaho Springs High N/A Raft-
Other
High Water/ Other Injury Commericial Read More
CO United States 2010-06-05 William Spang 48 Eagle 03. Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2010-05-30 Robert Reiter 20 Piedra 02. 1st Fork Bridge to Lower Piedra CG Raft-
Swim into Strainer
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2010-05-26 Nikki Innes 22 Arkansas 10. Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch Medium Raft-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2009-07-29 Carol Jacobson 54 Green 2- Lodore to Echo Park Medium III Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-07-18 Derk Slottow 21 Cache La Poudre 01. Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground Low V Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-07-09 David Campbell 49 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access Medium III Raft-
Health Problem
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2009-07-07 Jimmy Nakama 40 Arkansas 02. Granite to Numbers Launch Site High V Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-06-26 Laurie Clemons 35 Animas 04. Silverton to Tacoma High Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2009-06-20 Eric Kophs 41 Colorado 03. Pumphouse campground to State Bridge High Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-06-06 Ed Gaker 24 Lake Fork Gunnison 01. Cinnamon Gorge Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
Solo Paddling/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-06-04 Drew Hunter 29 Black Gore Creek IV Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-06-01 Don Smith 42 Vallecito Creek 01. 1 mile above Vallecito CG Medium Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Physical Trauma Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2009-05-25 Jeanne Haylett 40 Dolores 01. Rico to McPhee Reservoir High Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2009-05-08 James Vavra Animas 02. Howardsville to Silverton High Open Canoe-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-07-27 Owen Gerson 8 Green 1- Lodore to Echo Park II Inflatable Kayak-
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2008-06-23 Marcus Martin 43 Arkansas F. Fisherman High III Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2008-06-22 Volker Beer 71 Arkansas 05. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge High III Whitewater Kayak-
Other
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-06-20 Justin Brindley 30 Colorado Pumphouse to State Bridge Medium II Inflatable Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-06-19 James Kennedy 61 Arkansas 07. Stone Bridge to Salida High III Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2008-06-17 Oscar Stevenson 67 Arkansas 05. Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge Raft-
Health Problem
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2008-06-16 Richard Banks 45 Colorado Near South Canyon High Inflatable Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-06-02 Kevin Bryant 21 Poudre River High IV Raft-
Unknown
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-06-01 Christine Beltram 29 Cache La Poudre Fort Collins High II Other-
PFD Not Worn or Present
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-05-31 Dr. Michael Dennington 57 Gunnison 1. Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir High Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2008-05-28 Susan Schneider 51 Arkansas G. Stone Bridge to Rincon (Salida Town) Medium II Inflatable Kayak-
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
Other/ Injury Commericial Read More
CO United States 2008-05-25 Subhashi Nelakurthi 26 Arkansas J. Parkdale Launch to Canon City Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2007-07-10 Lisa Walker 44 Colorado River N/A Other-
Swim into Strainer
Inexperience/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2007-07-09 Christian Cook Crystal 1. road to Crystal to Beaver Lake Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Spinal Injury Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2007-06-16 Raquel Stiles 32 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access Medium Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2007-06-09 Jed G. McKnight 36 Clear Creek Medium IV Raft-
Health Problem
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2007-05-31 Kevin Dombey Cache la Poudre Spencer Heights High V Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
Cold Water/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2007-05-28 Brian Kirkwood 47 Arkansas 04. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista III Raft-
Health Problem
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2007-05-20 Ricky Crewse 29 Colorado River Medium Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2007-05-20 Robert Benson Muir 36 Dolores 05. Bedrock to Gateway Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2007-05-19 Charles Bointy 52 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City Medium IV Raft-
Health Problem
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2006-06-24 Laurie Wirt 7 Cache La Poudre 7. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park Picnic Ground Medium III Whitewater Kayak-
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-06-11 Jesse Batta 26 Boulder Creek 4. Eben G.Fine Park to CU Greenhouse Medium III Other-
Impact/Trauma
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-06-08 Gary John Heller 59 Arkansas J. Parkdale Launch to Canon City High IV Raft-
Health Problem
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2006-05-28 Robert Locke 34 Anthracite Creek Medium IV Whitewater Kayak-
Swim into Strainer
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-05-27 Adam Barron 29 Vallecito Creek 1 mile above Vallecito Campground High V Whitewater Kayak-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-05-27 Unknown Man 57 Eagle High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-05-26 Unidentified Woman South Platte, North Fork 2. Buffalo Creek to South Platte High IV Other-
Other
Inexperience/ Other Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2006-05-26 Thomas Williams 20 Colorado 1. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge III Raft-
Other
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2006-05-26 Unidentified Man 65 Lower Animas River High N/A Raft-
Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2006-04-23 Unidentified man South Platte, North Fork 1. Bailey to Pine Medium IV Whitewater Kayak-
Equipment Trap
Other/ Other Injury Private Read More
CO United States 2006-04-15 Jason Hansen Colorado 5. Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek Exit 121 (I-70) III Raft-
Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2005-07-08 William Trippe 31 Colorado 3. Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio II Open Canoe-
PFD Not Worn or Present
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2005-06-20 Andrew McDaniel 14 Arkansas Pueblo WW Park Medium III Other-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2005-06-19 Daryle Bogenreif (Guide) 25 Upper Animas 1. Silverton to Tacoma (Upper Animas) IV+ Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Hypothermia Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2005-06-03 James McFarland 34 Boulder Creek, South 3. Gross Mountain Res to Eldorado State Park (Lower South Boulder Creek) Low IV Whitewater Kayak-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2004-06-07 Les Normandin 53 Crystal 4. Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek Whitewater Kayak-
PFD Not Worn or Present
Solo Paddling/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2003-06-02 David Borrell Arkansas D. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista High III Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2003-05-31 L. W. Jinks 26 Cache La Poudre Narrows V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2003-05-31 Erich Fritz 32 Colorado 5. Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek Exit 121 (I-70) High III Open Canoe-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2002-09-02 Rob Leroy Colorado 2. Gore Canyon Low V Raft-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Near Drowning Injury Commericial Read More
CO United States 2002-06-08 Carrie Fullerton 17 Clear Creek along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown III Other-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2002-06-08 Paul Zirkelbach 50 Boulder Creek, South 2. Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir (USB) Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Vertical Pin
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2001-08-06 Bernd Knorr 39 Arkansas D. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista Low III Inflatable Kayak-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2001-07-21 Jason Powell 30 Cache La Poudre 9a. just below Pineview Falls to Mile Marker 114.7 Low Raft-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2001-05-26 Peter James 35 Arkansas 03. The Numbers High IV Whitewater Kayak-
Health Problem
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2001-05-16 Margaret Murphy 19 South Boulder Creek Rollinsville to Pinecliffe High IV Raft-
Swim into Strainer
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2001-03-28 Keith Gallegos 11 South Platte River Unknown Medium II Raft-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2000-08-02 Christopher Delaney 34 Colorado Gore Canyon Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2000-08-01 Matt Classon 27 Colorado Gore Canyon Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Equipment Trap
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 2000-07-26 Luca Andrei Angelesco 12 Arkansas Frog Rock Low III Raft-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Cold Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2000-07-23 Jeffrey David Warner 43 Green Lodore Canyon Low III Inflatable Kayak-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2000-07-15 Larry Lee Weber 49 Arkansas Pine Creek Low V Raft-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 2000-05-31 Mary Faulk 39 Colorado Black Rock (Near Grand Jct.) Medium I Open Canoe-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1999-09-16 Dan Stotz 32 Cache La Poudre 1. Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground Medium VI Whitewater Kayak-
Vertical Pin
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1999-06-26 53 yr old man 53 Arkansas Browns Canyon High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1999-06-23 Mary Ann Smith 16 Arkansas Below Canon City High II Whitewater Kayak-
PFD Fell Off
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1999-06-13 Donna Graham 64 Cache La Poudre 7. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park Picnic Ground Medium IV Raft-
Health Problem
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1998-12-26 Mike Aaberg 33 Colorado Between Silt and Rifle, CO Medium I Open Canoe-
PFD Not Worn or Present
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1998-07-10 Unidentified Man 48 Arkansas Fractions (1998 name) High III Raft-
Flush Drowning
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1998-06-23 Commercial Passenger 47 Arkansas Numbers Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1998-06-21 Allen Ogdon 67 Arkansas Browns Canyon Low IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1998-05-23 Nathan Vernon 27 Eagle River Dowds Chutes Medium IV Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1997-08-14 Chuck Kern 27 Gunnison Black Canyon High V Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1997-07-15 Hal Mullery 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
Other/ Near Drowning Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1997-06-28 Henry Filip 38 Crystal 03. Marble to Redstone High V Whitewater Kayak-
Unknown
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1997-06-15 Unidentified Man East River Upper Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Impact/Trauma
Poor Planning/ Physical Trauma Injury Private Read More
CO United States 1997-06-09 Jerry Montemayor Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1997-05-13 Robert Walmer 32 Arkansas Pine Creek Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1996-06-02 Edward Cloose 25 Arkansas Pine Creek Medium V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1996-06-02 George Cochetas 44 Arkansas River 03. The Numbers Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1996-05-18 unidentified woman 57 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1996-05-12 Mike Miller Animas (05. Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard 05. Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard (Rockwood Box) IV Inflatable Kayak-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-09-12 Gardner Carey 23 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City Low II Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-07-31 Scot Hoedt 28 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1995-07-30 Donald Westburg Gunnison River Low Raft-
Unknown
/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1995-07-22 Ian Bell Animas 04. Silverton to Tacoma High V Raft-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Hypothermia Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-07-11 David Stroud 49 Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-07-10 William Simonton 73 Eagle River 03. Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop High IV Raft-
Health Problem
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1995-07-02 Jim Giulianelli 54 Arkansas River 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Other Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1995-06-25 Ryan van der Stroep 23 Clear Creek (06. Rigor Mortis 06. Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to Golden High IV Other-
PFD Not Worn or Present
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-06-24 Sam Lundeen 13 Colorado Ruby Canyon High II Other-
PFD Not Worn or Present
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-06-17 Mose Pacheco 45 Arkansas 03. The Numbers High IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1995-06-05 Greg Norris Boulder Creek 04. Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park High II Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat Against Strainer
High Water/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 1995-06-01 Steve Rakenmeyer - Wildlife Offficer 23 Colorado High II Raft-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1994-09-11 Terri Oldham 45 Arkansas 11. Parkdale Launch to Canon City Low IV Raft-
Swim into Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1994-06-24 Tony Barb Eagle 3. Dowd Chute IV Whitewater Kayak-
Foot Entrapment
Other/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 1994-06-04 Charles Seltzer 26 Cache La Poudre 04. Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground High IV Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1993-07-01 Unknown River Guide Cache La Poudre 8. Poudre Park Picnic Gound to below Pine View Falls Medium I Raft-
Impact/Trauma
Other/ Spinal Injury Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1993-06-14 Gary Stacks 43 Uncompahgre River 02. Ouray to KOA campground High IV Kayak - Other-
Impact/Trauma
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1993-05-02 Brad Parker Colorado 5. Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70) to Grizzly Creek Exit 121 (I-70) Medium I Raft-
Flush Drowning
Other/ Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1991-07-20 Mark Pile Arkansas 06. Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access Low III Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1991-06-12 Joe Groff Arkansas 03. The Numbers Medium IV Whitewater Kayak-
Unknown
Failed Rescue/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1990-06-16 Ted Graff Clear Creek 5. Green Bay Rock (mile 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (mile 267.2) High V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1990-06-10 Steven Schaub 50 Crystal 2. Marble to Redstone Medium IV Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Failed Rescue/ Other Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1990-06-09 Larry Heidemann Arkansas 04. Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista High III Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
High Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1990-06-07 Lincoln Williams 25 Arkansas 03. The Numbers High III Whitewater Kayak-
Equipment Trap
Other/ Near Drowning Injury Private Read More
CO United States 1988-06-11 Unknown Man 63 Cache La Poudre 7. Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park Picnic Ground High IV Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1987-06-19 Unidentified Man Arkansas G. Stone Bridge to Rincon (Salida Town) Medium N/A Open Canoe-
Equipment Trap
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1987-06-10 Unidentified Man Animas 08. Trimble Lane to 32nd Street Park High IV Inflatable Kayak-
Other
Darkness/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1986-07-29 Unidentified Man Rio Grande 01. Rio Grande Res. to 12 miles above Creede Medium IV Raft-
Flush Drowning
One Boat Trip/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1986-07-07 Unknown Arkansas Royal Gorge Medium V Raft-
Impact/Trauma
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Hypothermia Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1986-07-03 Dave Weiland 42 Crystal 5. Avalanche Creek to B.R.B. Campground High V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Hypothermia Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1986-06-24 Unidentified Boy 13 Colorado Medium II Whitewater Kayak-
Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve
Other/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1983-06-11 Ray Ott Arkansas 01. Granite to Numbers Launch Site V Whitewater Kayak-
Flush Drowning
Cold Water/ Fatal Private Read More
CO United States 1982-07-07 Matt Gaines Arkansas 03. The Numbers Low IV Whitewater Kayak-
Health Problem
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1982-05-15 Jere Whitehead 35 Arkansas 03. The Numbers IV Raft-
Health Problem
/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure Fatal Commericial Read More
CO United States 1956-05-24 Bob Mann 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