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2. Sinks to the Elbow(Lower Little)

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June 25, 2007

Trip Report

ReporterAlex Zendel

Be aware that there is a cave/sieve/undercut-like death trap underneath the water at the landing on the left ('main') line at The Sinks. Swimming over the drop or swimming after being stuck in the hole could easily be fatal. Here's an article about a non-boater that died in this hazard on June 4, 2007. http://www.knoxnews.com/kns/local\_news/article/0,1406,KNS\_347\_5572290,00.html. If I remember correctly, one of the local rescue squad members, who's also an accomplished boater, said that the submerged log referred to in this newspaper article was not a major factor in the accident - the lack of wood in the future does not mean that the danger is gone.

Consider setting safety at The Meanies (directly upstream) - boaters frequently swim out of the bottom hole, which can be rather sticky at most levels.

Have fun, be safe!

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