Accident Database: Accident #105

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River:	Raritan, S. Branch
Reach #:	Raritan, S. Branch [NJ] 3. Town of High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of the Raritan I-II low 00h45m [detail]
Section:	Town of High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of the Raritan
Location:	robert Street Dam in Bridgewater
Water Level:	Medium
Difficulty:	VI
Accident Code(s):	Lowhead Dam
Injury Code(s):	Other, Fatal
Age:	23
Experienced/Inexperienced:	Inexperienced
Private/Commercial:	Private
Boat Type:	Open Canoe
Number of Victims:	1
Hazard Codes:	Blast rock, Low Head Dam, High Water, Hydraulic/Keeper Hole, Man-made Debris Strainer, Pin/Broach, Rocks that cause blunt trauma, Natural Strainer or Sieve, Water Temp, Waterfall
Detailed Description:	DAMS CLAIMS JERSEY PADDLER June 17, 1989: South Branch of the Raritan River, N.J.: Gary Kugler, 23, drowned on an evening cruise at the Robert Street dam in Bridgewater. At about 11 PM the two attempted to land above the dam; he slipped into the water and was washed over the dam. His girlfriend heard him call for help and summoned rescue squads. His body was recovered three days later. Source: Appalachian Mountain Club (NJ) "Paddle Splashes" COMMENTS: These incidents further illustrates the danger of low-head dams.
Report Status:	Completed

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