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Accident Database: Accident #238
| River: | Buffalo Creek |
| Section: | Washington County, PA |
| Water Level: | Low |
| Difficulty: | II |
| Accident Code(s): | No PFD |
| Injury Code(s): | Fatal |
| Experienced/Inexperienced: | Inexperienced |
| Private/Commercial: | Private |
| Boat Type: | Open Canoe |
| Number of Occupants: | 2 |
| Number in Group: | 2 |
| Number of Victims: | 1 |
| Hazard Codes: | Natural Strainer or Sieve, High Water |
| Initial Report: | This Buffalo Creek is a small, low gradient stream in Washington County, PA that was near flood stage following recent rains. On May 22, 1983 wo canoeists were washed into a brush dam where they flipped and swam. The victim was pinned beneathg the boat and drowned. No PFD's were in use. |
| Report Status: | Completed |
