Metolius

May 29, 2022 Put in at lower bridge to run the Lower to Monty Campground. Were surprised with new river wide tree 1/4 mile or so below Candle Creek Rapid. Started searching for eddies as soon as log came into view (150 yds?) but saw no opportunities, just the typical fast current through thick brush. The eddy we went for was on the right just before the tree, but, unfortunately, it was guarded by a log of its own. Two boaters were rejected attempting to boof into eddy and were swept under river spanning tree with many limbs. they fortunately flushed minus boats/paddles. One boater successfully made the boof into the eddy and helped the fourth who did not attempt the boof but decided to grab vegetation on boof log to stop....and hang on until rescue. This log looks like it might be there a while. I'd recommend looking for a river right exit at the bottom of Candle Rapid to portage....don't wait until the tree is in view.