Accident Database
250 Completed Safety Reports Found
State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
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CO United States | 2024-07-15 | Unidentified Man 30 | Arkansas River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 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 Montaño 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 | 2006-04-24 | North Fork, South Platte River Bailey Canyon | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury 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 |