Accident Database
2357 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV United States | 2024-12-18 | Shane McManus 36 | Big Sandy Creek (3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Medium V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-12-11 | Joseph Schaber 43 | Mossy Creek New Bridge Road to Chattahoochee River | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Solo Paddling/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2024-11-28 | Unidentified Woman 20 | James River | III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2024-11-23 | Octavia Richardson 20 | James River | Low II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Australia | 2024-11-23 | Unidentified Man 60 | Franklin River | N/A |
Packraft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-11-13 | Unidentified Man 72 | Muddy River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2024-10-26 | Jeremy Norris 43 | Rio Grande (05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge 05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box) | Low III |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2024-10-22 | Jon Abshagen 45 | Kispiox River | High N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2024-10-06 | Unidentified Paddlers | Potomac 2. GW Canal Loop or Violettes Lock to Pennyfield Lock | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-10-04 | Chris Tulley | Feather, S. Fork 1. Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-09-14 | Unidentified Man | Flathead, Middle Fork | II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2024-08-25 | Unidentified Man 80 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-08-17 | Mary Marshall 63 | Kings River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-08-16 | Unidentified Man | Yellowstone River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2024-08-13 | Unidentified Man 31 | Watauga River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-08-10 | Matthew Coffroth Jr. 10 | Yellow Breeches Creek 3. Lisburn (PA 114 bridge) to Spanglers Mill Rd. | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2024-08-01 | Alyssa MacKinnon 30 | Housatonic | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-21 | 10 Unidentified People | Skykomish River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Extreme Weather/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2024-07-20 | Unidentified Man 60 | Clearwater River, Alberta Cutoff Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2024-07-20 | Denis Laroche 50 | Matawin | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-07-19 | Larry Erwin 53 | N/A |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ON Canada | 2024-07-19 | Annette Martz 49 | Grand River | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| 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 |
| FL United States | 2024-07-14 | Unidentified Man | Rainbow River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-07-13 | Unidentified Man 35 | Arkansas River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-07-13 | Alfred Arzuaga | Hudson River | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-07-13 | Naomi Pomeroy 49 | Willamette River | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2024-07-09 | Mathew Tobin 42 | Bear Creek | I |
Other- Other |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-07-07 | Deborah Burke 65 | Klutina River | III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-07-07 | Gary Conlty 53 | Delaware River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-06 | Bishop Romeo 11 | Cowlitz | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2024-07-05 | Tom 48 | Wenatchee 1. Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-07-04 | Unidentified Man 65 | Colorado River Westwater Canyon | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-06-27 | Devin Allen Dodson 16 | Cosumnes River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-06-27 | Michael Harp 54 | Green River Lodore Canyon | High IV |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-06-26 | Jessica Prado 40 | Kootenai River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2024-06-24 | Pamela Waaser 67 | Nenana River | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-06-24 | Roger Booth 76 | Bitterroot River | Medium I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-06-23 | Unidentified Paddlers | North Santiam River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Injury 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 |
| OR United States | 2024-06-22 | Mary Kohn 66 | Rogue River Below the Wild & Scenic section | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2024-06-22 | Joshua Marrero 31 | Mad River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2024-06-21 | Unidentified People | San Juan River | III+ |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-06-20 | Jacob Anthony Jackson 50 | Buena Vista Park to Independence | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| WY United States | 2024-06-16 | 3 Unidentified Men | Shoshone River | High IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-06-16 | Sam Taylor 32 | Green River Narrows | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-06-15 | Zongchar Moua 34 | American River | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| AK United States | 2024-06-02 | Unidentified Man 26 | Tincan Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury 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 | 2024-06-01 | Unidentified Woman 18 | Colorado River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2024-05-30 | Ciara Byrne 20 | Poudre River | III+ |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| Canada | 2024-05-28 | Unidentified Man | Ottawa River | Medium III |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-05-26 | Jason Stingl 43 | Feather, Middle Fork 2. Nelson Point to Milsap Bridge | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-05-25 | Chad Mumbauer 44 | Lehigh River Below Jim Thorpe | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-05-21 | Christopher Jaglin 59 | Sugar Creek | I |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2024-05-19 | Unidentified Child | West Fork of the Des Moines River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-05-19 | Judy Henderson-Bailey 69 | Buffalo River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2024-05-19 | 2 Unidentified Men 31 | N. Fk. Shenandoah | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2024-05-18 | Justin Limkemann 39 | Iowa River Upper | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2024-05-18 | Jesse Melvin Haugen 41 | BWCA Curtain Falls | N/A |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2024-05-18 | Thomas Gray 73 | Middle Fork of the Salmon River | High IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-05-18 | 7 Unidentified Men | Willamette River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Switzerland | 2024-05-16 | Bren Orton 29 | Melezza River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2024-05-16 | Unidentified Man 24 | Snake River | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2024-05-16 | 2 Unidentified Men 19 | Potomac River Great Falls, Maryland Side | Medium V+ |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2024-05-04 | Unidentified Man 17 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2024-05-03 | Phil Coleman | Youghiogheny River Upper | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-05-01 | Tony Luongo 69 | Schulkill River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2024-04-26 | Thomas Robinson 58 | Colorado Grand Canyon | IV |
Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2024-04-19 | John Brewer 76 | Bitterroot River | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2024-04-16 | Solomon Shirley 22 | White River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2024-04-04 | Unidentified Man | New River Gorge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AL United States | 2024-03-10 | James Henderson 51 | Town Creek | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-09 | Timothy Davis 34 | Flat Shoals Creek | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2024-03-09 | 5 Unidentified Men | Ottawa River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2024-03-03 | Stephanie Rolader | Chattahochee | High II+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2024-03-01 | Michael Stewart | Winnipesaukee River 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin (Lower Winni) | I |
Open Canoe- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-02-16 | Brenton King 44 | Susquehanna River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-02-15 | Baker ? | Big Laurel Creek | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2024-02-11 | Jason Karr 28 | Columbia River Columbia | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2024-02-01 | Unidentified Man 50 | Sacramento River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-28 | Shawn R. McWhorter 44 | Seeley Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2024-01-26 | Unidentified Man | Nantahala River 2.Upper, Route 1310 Bridge to Hwy. 19 | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2024-01-14 | Andrew M. Locash 26 | Black River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2024-01-12 | Ashley Haynes | Arkansas River | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2024-01-02 | Hunter Frazier, 20 | French Creek | II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2023-12-30 | Unidentified Man 22 | Honeoye Creek Highway 20 to Highway 65 | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Extreme Weather/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-12-29 | Unidentified Man | Cape Fear River | High II+ |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-12-16 | Wes Gilligan 36 | White Salmon River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2023-12-13 | Unidentified Man | James River 5. Lower James through Richmond | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-11-03 | Unidentified Man | Green River Gorge | Low V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-10-28 | Robert Lester 69 | Caney Fork River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2023-10-24 | Clay Petty 53 | Colorado 17. Moab to Green River Confluence | Low N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-10-12 | Unidentified Man 68 | Klamath River | I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-10-11 | Unidentified Man 29 | Skagit River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-10-09 | James Laughlin 69 | Boise River | Low II |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2023-10-09 | Unidentified Man | Clark Fork | II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-09-28 | David Bartecchi 46 | Rogue River Wild and Scenic Section | Low III+ |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2023-09-17 | Ella Mills 25 | Potomac River Little Falls | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2023-09-16 | Tomáš Jakoubek 42 | Cheakamus River Paradise Valley | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-09-12 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-09 | Lee Lenora Doyle 63 | Gauley River Upper section | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-09-07 | Norman LaHugh Cassell 62 | Gauley River Upper | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-09-07 | Unidentified Man | Tieton River 1. Rimrock Reservoir to Windy Point Campground (Upper) | Medium III+ |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2023-08-28 | Benjamin Sheehan 38 | Colorado 02. Gore Canyon | IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-08-27 | Unidentified Man 61 | Willamette River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-08-26 | Jerry Osmon 65 | Caney Fork | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2023-08-12 | Jeffrey Lynn-Ellis Spade 30 | Grand River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Darkness/ | 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 |
| AL United States | 2023-08-02 | Frank Lloyd Scaduto | Tennessee River | I |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2023-08-01 | Unidentified Man 45 | Eagle River Bridge to Bridge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2023-07-28 | Jason Bollinger 48 | Current Montauk State Park to Gooseneck | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-27 | Charles Claassen 52 | Skagit River 1. Gorge Dam to Goodell Creek | Medium I |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-26 | Unidentified Paddler | Snoqualmie | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2023-07-24 | Scott Newton 38 | Penobscot, W. Branch Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-07-23 | Unidentified Men | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | III |
Kayak - Other- Vertical Pin |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| KY United States | 2023-07-21 | Joseph "JR" Curry 33 | Big South Fork of the Cumberland River | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Physical Trauma | Injury 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 |
| WA United States | 2023-07-15 | Unidentified Woman 58 | White Salmon River 3 | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 2023-07-15 | Multiple | Weber Henefer to Taggarts | Medium II |
Other- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-07-15 | Unidentified Woman 50 | Snoqualmie Snoqualmie Falls to Fall City | II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| PA United States | 2023-07-13 | Unidentified Boy 14 | Stoney Creek Canyon | Low III |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | 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 |
| MT United States | 2023-07-09 | Elise Tomberlin 26 | Bitterroot River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-07-08 | Unidentified Man 69 | Dan River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | 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 |
| AK United States | 2023-07-05 | Steven Craig 67 | Little Susitna River | II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2023-07-05 | Craig George 70 | Chulitna River | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-07-03 | Maya Amaral 32 | Rush Creek 2) Grant Lake to Mono Lake | III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-07-02 | Jasmin Flores 28 | Henry's Fork | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NV United States | 2023-07-02 | James Martin 59 | Carson River | High II+ |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-07-02 | Yumiko Virant 49 | North Toe River | II |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-07-01 | Unidentified Woman | Cache Creek 2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-25 | Beth Trevino 49 | American river South fork | High III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury 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 |
| ID United States | 2023-06-14 | Bill ? (not his real name) | Jarbidge (Jarbidge Forks to Bruneau River Jarbidge Forks to Bruneau River (Indian Hot Springs) | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-06-14 | Cory Peppard 61 | Grand Ronde | II |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-14 | William Hoxie 26 | Kern 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-06-13 | Unidentified Man 60 | South Fork American River | High II+ |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2023-06-08 | Clifford Parver 91 | Lochsa River | II |
Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-06-07 | Alan Gadkari 62 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | 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 |
| WA United States | 2023-06-03 | Sandhya Sridhar 29 | Klickitat River 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground | Medium III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-06-03 | John Matteson 73 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-05-31 | Unidentified Man 63 | Sacramento River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury 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 |
| TN United States | 2023-05-27 | Michael Hazel 27 | Ocoee Middle | Medium III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury 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 |
| WA United States | 2023-05-20 | Cristian Galvez 17 | Cle Elum River | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2023-05-19 | Vasiliy Zagreychuk 65 | Clackamas River | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2023-05-13 | Unidentified Men | Calfkiller River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury 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 |
| NM United States | 2023-05-06 | David Bishop 50 | Rio Grande | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2023-05-04 | Robert M. “Mike” Spurrell 46 | Wenatchee River 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2023-05-02 | Leah Patterson 26 | James River Through Richmond | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2023-05-01 | Tracy Demaree 63 | Boise Downtown Boise | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-04-29 | Trey Westbrooks | Haw River Glencoe to Red Slide Park | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2023-04-24 | Matthew Peck 72 | Westfield River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-04-23 | Evan Ruttan 15 | Nantahala River Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2023-04-22 | Susanna Garber 22 | Chemung River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2023-04-19 | Gavin Jostad 17 | South Fork of the Yuba 49 to Bridgeport | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2023-04-15 | Thommy C. Bellamy 35 | Savannah River Below Evans, GA | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2023-04-15 | Jeff Papin | Beaver Creek | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2023-04-15 | Unidentified Man | Bonniebrook | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Inexperience/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2023-04-13 | Michael Brook 65 | Susquehanna River | Medium N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-04-09 | Shane Coates 38 | Salt River | High I |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2023-03-27 | Tregg Granato 55 | Gila River | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2023-03-18 | Sarah 22 | Tohickon Creek Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-03-16 | Unidentified Men | Salt River | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2023-03-06 | Kent Brocklehurst 64 | Salt River Upper Canyon | Low IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2023-03-05 | Doug Maher 70 | Cuyahoga River | High II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2023-03-02 | Jeremy Norbury 24 | Turnbull River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2023-02-18 | Philip Shelton 64 | French Broad River | II+ |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2023-01-14 | Unidentified Men | Big Sandy Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Extreme Weather/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2022-12-18 | Curtis May | Agua Azul | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-12-16 | Carl Keaney 61 | Little 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2022-11-12 | Tim Wiley 61 | James 2. Glasgow to Snowdon | High II+ |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-10-11 | Three Teenagers | Tuckaseigee River | High II |
Other- Unknown |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Unidentified Man 46 | Gauley River Lower | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-10-03 | Mike Edwards 46 | Meadow River Upper Section | High V |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2022-10-01 | Brian M/ Breen 57 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-09-27 | Unidentified Paddlers | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2022-09-19 | Unidentified Woman | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-09-11 | Ronald Vanderlugt 67 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | Low IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-09-11 | Unidentified Man | McKenzie River | II+ |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-09-11 | Unidentified Men | Deception Pass | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2022-09-10 | Unidentified Woman | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-09-03 | Kenneth Ledgerwood. 68 | Salmon River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2022-08-27 | Unknown 56 | Cowichan Marie Canyon | Low II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2022-08-23 | Unidentified Man | Madawaska River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-08-23 | Maximillian Zelaya 41 | Deschutes 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-08-23 | Brian Lizer 23 | Knik River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-08-13 | Julie Moore 50 | Youghiogheny River | Medium IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2022-08-13 | Sabine Bernal 58 | Du Nords River | III |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-08-12 | Mason S. Hayes 60 | Rogue River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-08-10 | Unidentified Woman 32 | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | Medium IV |
Packraft- Impact/Trauma |
/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-08-07 | Unidentified Man 25 | Wenachee River | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-07-30 | Unidentified Man 60 | Wenatchee River | Low III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-07-29 | Joshua Brandon Crane 30 | Sacramento 5) Balls Ferry to Tehema | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-27 | Unidentified Men & Women | Santiam River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-07-23 | Richard Scyphers 55 | Salmon River | III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-07-21 | Unidentified Man | Pigeon 2. Lower Pigeon | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-21 | Joseph Torkelson 56 | Deschutes River | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2022-07-20 | Four Unidentified Teens | Eau Claire River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-19 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-07-17 | Unidentified Teen 16 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - Deer Creek Ramp to Banks (Staircase) | Low IV |
Raft- Other |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2022-07-17 | Unidentified Woman | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2022-07-16 | Christopher Roby 54 | Tsaina Lower Canyon | III |
Raft- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-07-15 | Unidentified Man 38 | Buck Creek (Springfield Play Park0 Springfield Play Park | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2022-07-14 | Unidentified Child 12 | Chattooga IV | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-07-14 | Unidentified Man 49 | Rogue River Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam | Medium II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-07-13 | Diamond Mathis 11 | Raccoon River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-07-12 | Unidentified Woman 49 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | Medium II+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2022-07-04 | Hector Bedolla-Zarat 22 | Snake River 5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge | Medium II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-07-04 | Ricco Morrow 34 | Raccoon River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2022-07-03 | Peter Jolles 46 | Bugaboo Creek | High III |
Packraft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-07-02 | Unidentified Man | South Fork American Gorge Run (Satan's Cesspool/ Hospital Bar) | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | 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 |
| VA United States | 2022-07-01 | Unidentified Man 70 | James River Through downtown Richmond | Low III+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| Canada | 2022-06-30 | Unidentified Man 62 | Slocan River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2022-06-25 | Donovan Forsythe 26 | St. Joseph River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-06-25 | William Henniger 41 | Little Wenachee River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-06-25 | Alicia Monahan 41 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Other- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-06-22 | Bernardo Garcia Jr. 50 | Snake River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-06-22 | Mike Feeheeley 36 | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2022-06-21 | Steve Davis 55 | Gros Ventre Lower Slide Lake to Kelly | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2022-06-21 | Danny Fitch 43 | Flathead, Middle Fork 3. Moccasin Creek to West Glacier | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-06-18 | Eugene Hinson | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| WA United States | 2022-06-15 | John Coleman 33 | Nooksack, N. Fork | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| ID United States | 2022-06-11 | Everette Jackson 21 | Payette 2. Lower Main - Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp | High I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-06-11 | Sheetal Patel 47 | Colorado River Grand Canyon | Low N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-06-10 | Unidentified Man 65 | Truckee Boca Reservoir to Floriston Bridge | Medium III+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-06-10 | Unidentified Man | South Fork Salmon River South Fork Gorge | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury 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 | 2022-06-06 | 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 |
| MT United States | 2022-06-05 | Julie Freeman 44 | Stillwater River 4. Whitebird public access to Fireman's Point public access | High N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-06-04 | Unidentified Man 25 | Tuscarawas River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2022-05-31 | James Grossman 56 | Salmon, S. Fork 3 - Secesh Confluence with South Fork to Salmon River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2022-05-30 | Lauren E. Winstead 23 | JamesRiver 4. Upper James into Richmond | High N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2022-05-30 | Unidentified Man | Saranac River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-05-30 | Ronald Swigert 72 | Tuscarawas River | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-05-28 | Unidentified Woman 61 | Coeur d’Alene River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Injury 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 |
| ID United States | 2022-05-24 | Robert W. Gray 63 | Middle Fork Salmon River | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-05-22 | Jonathan Gentile 38 | Delaware River Lambertville Wing Dam | High III |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2022-05-16 | Brian Hansen 56 | Buffalo (13) Rush Landing to Buffalo City 13) Rush Landing to Buffalo City (24.4 miles) | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2022-05-15 | Caleb Gage 32 | Missouri River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2022-05-08 | Steven Koning 50 | Yaak River | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2022-05-07 | Shane Stephenson 45 | Iowa River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-05-07 | Justin Leroy Grossman 36 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-05-05 | 5 people | Juniata River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-30 | Ben Murphy 17 | Deschutes River | III |
Standup/Surf Board- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-26 | Joseph Bendix 26 | Long Tom River | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-04-25 | Unidentified Woman & Child | Cuyahoga River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2022-04-24 | Richard Lackey 76 | Conestoga River | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2022-04-23 | Mariana Dukes 23 | Long Tom River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2022-04-16 | Samuel M. Martin 45 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2022-04-06 | Jonathan Zukowski 31 | Connectcut | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2022-04-04 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-04-03 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2022-03-26 | Mary Kelly 68 | Colorado 19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2022-03-01 | Christopher Aubrey | Klamath 07. Happy Camp to Coon Creek | III+ |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2022-02-24 | Megan Thompson 34 | Oconaluftee 2. Smokemont Campground to Oconaluftee Visitor's Center | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2022-02-23 | Unidentified Man 21 | Scioto Scioto County | IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2022-02-11 | Patrick Riley 62 | Quijos River | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2022-02-06 | Carin Burford 48 | Little, W. Fork 3. Lake Howard to East Fork Little | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2022-02-01 | James Shimizu | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2022-01-20 | Jacob Clark | Quijos River Bridge to Bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2022-01-01 | Unidentified Man 19 | Conasauga Creek FR 341 to Holly Springs Rd Bridge | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2021-12-17 | Adam Mayo 43 | Rio Jalacingo Upper | Medium V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2021-11-15 | Finnegan Woodruff 22 | White Salmon 3 - Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-11-05 | Nick Parsons | Green River 2. Green Narrows | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-11-04 | Korkishko 75 | Lake Creek River Chelatna Lake to Yentna River | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| 2021-10-30 | Paul O'Dwyer 42 | Cleddeau River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NE United States | 2021-10-08 | Linda D. Schledewitz 65 | North Platte River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-10-01 | Alex Kolar 28 | Deschutes River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2021-09-22 | Johnny Henderson 35 | Flooded Area | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2021-09-20 | Kim Crumbo 74 | Shoshone Lake | N/A |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Japan | 2021-09-17 | Unidentified Man | Tama River | II |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-17 | Unknown | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2021-09-10 | Unidentified Man | Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-09-05 | Jeffery DeRonde | Eagle River | N/A |
Packraft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-09-02 | David E. Roberts 73 | Portneuf Ft.Hall | Low I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-09-02 | Allen Dahl 21 | Lowe River Keystone Canyon | High III+ |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2021-08-28 | Stephen Matrese 58 | Swatara Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2021-08-28 | Dalton Edwards 29 | White River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Russia | 2021-08-20 | Pyotr Kirienko | Levaya Mama | High III |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-08-17 | 2 Unidentified Men | Pigeon River | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-08-14 | Unidentified Man | Mississippi River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-08-14 | 5 Inner Tubers | North Santiam River | Medium III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-08-13 | Tony (Antonio) de la Torre 67 | French Broad Section 9 | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-08-09 | Nicholas Zawadzki 36 | Payette River Below Banks | Low III |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2021-08-09 | Reese Doyle 36 | Tonsina River Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-08-08 | Randall Crawford 63 | Yellowstone River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-08-06 | William Ellis Glover 60 | New River Shumate Falls | Low II+ |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-08-02 | Unknown 35 | Little Miami Kelly Nature Preserve to St Rt 126 | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-31 | Unidentified Boy 15 | Hiwassee River | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2021-07-30 | Owen Harrington 15 | Schroon River | II |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2021-07-29 | Unidentified Man | Pemigewasset River | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-07-27 | Maria Lilibeth Reyes 46 | Elk River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-07-25 | Pedro Garay 24 | Shenandoah River | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MA United States | 2021-07-25 | Unidentified Woman | Deerfield River 3) The Dryway | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| WA United States | 2021-07-24 | 2 Unidentified Men 56 | Skykomish Sunset falls to split rock | Low III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-07-20 | Unidentified Woman | Snake River 3.5 miles upstream from the South Park boat ramp | II |
Other- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-07-15 | Unidentified Man | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-07-14 | Rebecca Copeland 29 | Colorado Grand Ganyon | N/A |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-07-13 | James Curtis 39 | Middle Fork of the Flathead | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2021-07-10 | Unidentified Boy 7 | Potomac River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2021-07-10 | Anthony Rogers 40 | Peshtigo (E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing (5.3 miles) | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-07-09 | Unidentified Man | Rogue River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2021-07-08 | Unidentified Woman | Cascade (1 - bl. Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground 1 - bl. Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground (Upper) | II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2021-07-06 | Michael Jaramillo 11 | Adventureland Amusement Park | N/A |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-07-04 | Aliya Grizzard 15 | Umpaqua River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-07-03 | Bobbie Egan 60 | Whitewater (Metamora, IN to Elizabethtown, OH Metamora, IN to Elizabethtown, OH (34 miles) | High II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-07-03 | Charles Wallace 56 | New River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-06-30 | Heidi Weaver 50 | South Fork Snake River Lorenzo to Menan | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2021-06-27 | Michael Cammett 24 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| NY United States | 2021-06-21 | Richard | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| AL United States | 2021-06-20 | Donald Craig Sinnett 49 | South Sauty Creek Lower: Bucks Pocket to Guntersville Lake | High III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2021-06-19 | David M. Robles 82 | Current River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2021-06-16 | 5 Tubers | Dan River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-06-14 | James Crocker 63 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | Low IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2021-06-13 | Mother and Daughter | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2021-06-05 | Charles R. Harman 61 | Buffalo ( 8) Woolum to Tyler Bend 8) Woolum to Tyler Bend (15.3 miles) | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-06-05 | Jeffrey Nicely 59 | New 05. McCoy Falls to Eggleston | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2021-06-05 | Jason Post 34 | Grande Ronde (F. Minam F. Minam (Wallowa River) to Troy | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-05-30 | David Pope 20 | Nolichucky River Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2021-05-29 | Joseph Hatcher 46 | Cherry Creek Upper | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2021-05-28 | Lindsay Ashton 25 | Swan River Wild Mile | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-05-25 | David Southin 41 | Chattahoochee 5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20 | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2021-05-24 | John Beachey 53 | Muddy Creek | Low III |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2021-05-22 | David Andrew Spencer 31 | Salmon (9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (Lower Gorge) | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal 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 |
| NH United States | 2021-05-08 | Edward James Pinskey | Gale River Franconia to Ammonoosuc | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Darkness/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-05-05 | Edwardo Ponce 26 | North Elkhorn Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2021-04-26 | Deborah Ellis 60 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VT United States | 2021-04-19 | Marty Illick 70 | Lewis Creek Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain | Low II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-04-01 | Norvell Fleming 39 | Pigeon River Walter's Power Plant to Hartford | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IN United States | 2021-03-30 | Kevin Rodriguez 17 | White River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-03-27 | Unidentified Man 66 | Overflow Creek USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2021-03-25 | Craig Quigley 60 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2021-03-21 | Marc Stevens 46 | Paint Creek Paint Creek Reservoir to old Rt. 50 rest area | High III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2021-03-03 | Ron Case Van Haren | Appomattox River Chesdin Dam To Petersburg (Route 36) | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2021-02-01 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 3 - Upper Hooch - GA Route 115 to Duncan Bridge Road | IV |
Kayak - Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-01-17 | Jacob Stover 16 | Ohio River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2021-01-16 | Dakota ? | Russell Fork, Lower (Breaks Park River Access to below Elkhorn City Breaks Park River Access to below Elkhorn City (2.5 - 6 miles) | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-12-24 | David Schenderlein 60 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | High I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-12-23 | Dave Schenderlein 60 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | II |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-11-15 | Blaine M. Davis 20 | Canyon Creek (Lewis River trib.) Lewis River trib.) (2 - Fly Creek to Merwin Reservoir | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2020-11-11 | Alden Henry | Black Moshannon Creek Gorton Road to Rt. 53 Bridge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Darkness/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2020-11-03 | Dan Braly 58 | Rio Santa Maria Fourth Canyon | Low IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-10-24 | Robert “DJ” Young 26 | Chickamauga Creek | Low I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-29 | Armani Alicea 28 | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee | Medium IV |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-22 | Samuel Crosby III 33 | Gauley Upper | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-09-21 | Sam Davis | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-09-18 | Rebekah Anne Bryany 18 | Caddo River Norman to Amity | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-18 | Ocoee River Middle | III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| AR United States | 2020-09-13 | James Stephenson 41 | Caddo River Below Lake Degray | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-09-13 | Louvella Yelton Arrowood 64 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-31 | Ronald Newton 62 | Flathead, North Fork 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-08-30 | Brandon Chiles 40 | Rappahannock (2. Remington 2. Remington (Route 15/29) to Kellys Ford | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-08-25 | Steve Polumsky 62 | Selway 2 - Selway Falls to Clearwater River | Low I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2020-08-22 | Richard Hoverstein 52 | Ressurection River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-22 | Cleve Loney + 69 | Missouri River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| AR United States | 2020-08-14 | 2 boys 17 | Petit Jean River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-08-06 | Michael Marquand 68 | Deschutes (K. US 26 K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls | III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-08-05 | Unidentified Woman 68 | Bitterroot River | I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-08-03 | Unidentified Girl | Eleven Point River | I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-07-13 | Greg Slocum 47 | Ouachita (5) Rockport Ledge 5) Rockport Ledge (PnP) | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-07-12 | Richard Ross 40 | Middle Fork of the Flathead | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2020-07-11 | Emily Fournier 33 | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-07-07 | Sage Adams 10 | Skagit 1. Goodell Creek to Copper Creek | II |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2020-07-04 | Unidentified Men | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | Low N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2020-06-29 | unidentified man | DuPage (Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. (5.7 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-27 | unidentified man 61 | Spokane River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-27 | Ashley Surratt 35 | Boise Downtown Boise | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-26 | Male 35 | Spokane River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2020-06-24 | unidentified man | Flathead River | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2020-06-24 | unidentified man | Cheakamus River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-23 | Jaspreet Turna 28 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | High II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal 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 |
| AR United States | 2020-06-22 | Unidentified Woman | Spring (Mammoth Spring to Hardy Mammoth Spring to Hardy (15 miles) | II |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2020-06-21 | Byron | Chekamus | N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-20 | Jaspreet Turna 28 | Spokane river | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2020-06-20 | Chris Clark 46 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-06-18 | unidentified man | Coeur d'Alene, North Fork Babins Jct to Little North Fork | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-06-12 | Kristen Johnson 25 | Buffalo ( 6) Hasty to Carver 6) Hasty to Carver (4 miles) | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2020-06-09 | Sharon Kahn 64 | Turkey River | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-06-08 | Unidentified Woman | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2020-06-06 | Jezell Barrera 14 | Klickitat 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground | III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | 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 |
| NY United States | 2020-06-06 | Unidentified Rescuer | Niagara Niagara Gorge | V |
Other- Other |
Failed Rescue/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-06-05 | Nate ? | Deckers Creek 2. Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7 | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| VA United States | 2020-06-02 | Joshua B. Jennings 45 | James 4. Upper James into Richmond | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-06-01 | Unidentified Teen Girl 15 | Duck River Old Stone Fort | High I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | 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 |
| OK United States | 2020-05-31 | Hannah Rippy 25 | Illinois River (Watts to Barren Fork Creek Watts to Barren Fork Creek (62.5 miles) | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 2020-05-31 | Holly Padgett 29 | James 2. Balcony Falls Run | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2020-05-30 | Unidentified Family | Logan 01. Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd | High III |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OK United States | 2020-05-30 | Kristina Singleton 24 | Illinois River (Watts to Barren Fork Creek Watts to Barren Fork Creek (62.5 miles) | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2020-05-29 | Steve C. DeVroom 69 | Weber 07. Highway-89 to Riverdale | Low II+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2020-05-25 | Kathleen M. Lewis 55 | Twin Creek | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| GA United States | 2020-05-25 | Unidentified Boy | Cartecay 2. Lower Cartecay Road to Stegall Mill Road Road | Medium II |
Inflatable Kayak- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-24 | Unidentified Boy 3 | Rogue | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-23 | Brandon Lee Flatford 26 | River Raisin, Monroe | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2020-05-23 | Two unidentified men | Huron River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2020-05-19 | Unidentified Man 40 | Lochsa (1 - Powell to White Pine 1 - Powell to White Pine (Indian Grave Creek) | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-05-17 | Justin Parcell 34 | Kings (2) Hwy 74 to Missouri 86 2) Hwy 74 to Missouri 86 (81 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-05-17 | Joshua Shirk 8 | Potomac, S.Fk. of the S.Br. 6. Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of the South Branch at Moorefield | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2020-05-16 | William Ealey 52 | Crooked Creek (Boone & Marion Co.) (Harman to Hwy 101 Boone & Marion Co.) (Harman to Hwy 101 (52 miles) | High II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-05-08 | unidentified man | Potomac 7. Little Falls | Medium III+ |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2020-05-07 | 2 Unidentified Men | Kankakee River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2020-05-02 | Unidentified Boy | Yellow Breeches (2. Old Gettysburg Pike to Lisburn 2. Old Gettysburg Pike to Lisburn (PA 114 bridge) | High I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Russia | 2020-05-01 | Yalil Kuvandykov | Inzer River | II |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-04-25 | Matthew Brannon 32 | Richland Creek | High I |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2020-04-25 | De’vonte B. Griffieth 23 | Ocmulgee River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| PA United States | 2020-04-24 | Tyler Fitzgibbons 36 | Delaware River | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-04-17 | Unidentified Family | Shenandoah River 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2020-04-16 | Saul Gallegos Ruiz 23 | Columbia River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-04-05 | Unidentified Woman | Potomac (3. Great Falls 3. Great Falls (Fish Ladder) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2020-04-05 | 2 Brothers | Merrimack (6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls 6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls (Crack Pipe, 293 Wave) | High III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2020-04-04 | 2 Unidentified Men | Sheepscot Coopers Mills to West Branch | Medium III+ |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2020-04-02 | Mauve Kennedy Townsend McKean 40 | Chesapeake Bay | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-28 | Tyler Flannery 18 | Caney Fork Between Gordonsville Bridge and Betty’s Island | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2020-03-20 | Unidentified Woman 42 | Verde 08. Bartlett Reservoir to confluence with Salt River | High II |
Standup/Surf Board- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-03-15 | Robert Newsome 51 | Elk River | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-22 | Kenneth Driver; two teens 43 | Tennessee River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2020-02-09 | Jamie Gray 41 | Middle Fork 3. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2020-02-02 | Tyler Osbourne 28 | Spring Creek | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Argentina | 2020-01-29 | Thomas David McKendrick | Lake Nahuel Huapi | N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Japan | 2020-01-19 | Unknown | Nagara River | II+ |
Packraft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2020-01-01 | Jean Claude Mutabazi 40 | St. Joseph's River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2019-12-16 | April Morton 31 | Big Laurel Creek Hurricane to Hot Springs | Medium III+ |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-12-01 | Andrew Gamble 31 | Richland Creek Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2019-11-22 | Andrew Bowler 30 | Anaktuvuk River | High II |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2019-11-16 | Steven John Borkowski, 48 | Pierre Marquette River Scottville Riverside Park | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2019-10-26 | Chip Sizemore 41 | Little River Canyon Upper2 | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2019-10-26 | Chris Oswalt | Rio Grande (05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge 05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box) | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2019-10-05 | Matthew Smith | Russell Fork Gorge Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout (4 miles) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-09-21 | Unidentified Woman 66 | Potomac 2. GW Canal Loop or Violette's Lock to Pennyfield Lock | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-09-20 | Unidentified Person 38 | Sandy 3. Marmot Dam site to Revenue Bridge | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-09-10 | Unidentified Man 57 | Green (05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence 05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence (Labyrinth and Stillwater) | I |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-09-02 | Brandon Archer 21 | Buffalo River | I |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-09-01 | Peter Quigley 46 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-08-31 | Tracy Allen 37 | Willamette River | N/A |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Canada | 2019-08-28 | Romain Quénéhen | Nass River | IV |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-08-25 | Robson Santos | American, S. Fork (8. The Gorge 8. The Gorge (Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir) | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2019-08-24 | George Erwin Roulhac 69 | Snake 5 - South Park Bridge to Astoria Bridge | Low II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-08-15 | Maximus Samuel Hansen 10 | Payette, S. Fork 1 - Grandjean to Deadwood | III |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2019-08-14 | Xiaolian Ding 75 | Androscoggin River | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-08-14 | Unidentified Man | Kings, Middle Fork Dusy Branch to S. Fork confluence | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2019-08-03 | Lisa Margaritis 48 | Hashamomuck Pond | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-08-03 | Michael Clevinger 32 | Potomac 0.7 - Potomac - Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-07-25 | 30 Unidentified People | American River | I |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-07-25 | Christopher Rivera 20 | Delaware Delaware Water Gap - Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point Visitors Center | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-07-24 | Unidentified Man | Kaweah, East Fork Oak Grove Bridge to Gateway Bridge | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-07-23 | Jonathan Jensen 36 | Deschutes L. Sherar's Falls to Columbia River | III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2019-07-22 | Miya Ye 1 | Mad River Mad River Run | I |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-07-22 | Jon Van Valkenburg 54 | Rogue River | I |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal 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 |
| TN United States | 2019-07-21 | Yariennys Hernandez 15 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ Near Drowning | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2019-07-18 | Jerrimiah Bryant Smiley 38 | West Nodaway River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Iceland | 2019-07-15 | Bjørn Debacker 41 | Þingvallavatn Lake | N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-07-13 | Taylor Paige Smith 18 | Boise, S. Fork 1. Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge | Medium II |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-07-13 | 6 Unidentified Men | Youghiogheny 5. Ohiopyle Falls | High V+ |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-07-12 | Kenneth J. Evans 27 | Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) | Medium VI |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-07-10 | Scout Group | Green (05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence 05. Green River Town to Colorado Confluence (Labyrinth and Stillwater) | High II |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2019-07-10 | Unidentified Man | Niagara Niagara Gorge | VI |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| PA United States | 2019-07-08 | Unidentified Men | Susquehanna River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Injury 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 |
| IA United States | 2019-07-07 | Ricky Veenstra 59 | Cedar (Palisades-Kepler State Park Palisades-Kepler State Park (PnP) | Medium II |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2019-07-04 | Misty Cannon 45 | Payette Emmett ID, Not the Lower Main | I |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-07-02 | Benjamin Cullipher. 56 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | 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 | 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 | 2019-06-30 | 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 |
| AZ United States | 2019-06-28 | Peter Schwab 66 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | N/A |
Raft- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-06-27 | Dennis Healey 72 | Chenango River | I |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Inexperience/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | 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 |
| NY United States | 2019-06-22 | Nine Kayakers | Batten Kill Greenwich to Hudson River | High II |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2019-06-21 | Cheryl Currant 72 | Rio Grande (06. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access 06. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access (The Racecourse) | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 | 2019-06-21 | Sarah Schultz 31 | Gunnison River below McCabes | High III |
Standup/Surf Board- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-06-14 | Thomas Calvin Willie 21 | Teton River | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2019-06-13 | Brent Parkin 57 | Jordan 01. Utah Lake to Rose Park | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2019-06-13 | Alex Bronchuk 20 | Merrimack River | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| China | 2019-06-10 | Mary Grace Butscher McCoy | Jinsha Jiang River | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | 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 |
| AR United States | 2019-06-08 | Ross Tharp 33 | War Eagle River | I |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| IL United States | 2019-06-05 | Unidentified Men | Rock River | High I |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2019-06-02 | Collins Nelson 18 | Flint River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2019-06-01 | Betty Michael 56 | North Branch Kalamazoo River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-05-31 | Monte Walker | Wilson 2) Milepost 15 to Milepost 8 Siskey Boat Launch | III+ |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2019-05-30 | Phil Oseredzuk 16 | Mill Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2019-05-28 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2019-05-25 | Grace Gordon 14 | Yahara River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2019-05-22 | Brian Allen 44 | Snake (2 - Jackson Lake to Moose 2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park) | High I |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 2019-05-19 | Unidentified Man | Guadalupe (5. First Crossing to Common St. 5. First Crossing to Common St. (6 miles) | Medium II+ |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-05-19 | David Treadway | Cheat River | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-18 | Vanessa Gutierre 44 | Black River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2019-05-18 | Nick Rowley | Sebec River | High II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2019-05-17 | Deb Olson 59 | Youghiogheny 3. Upper | Medium V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-05-11 | Leif Convers Hansen 61 | Sacramento 1) Box Canyon Dam to Dunsmuir | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-05-06 | David Wayne Johnson 56 | American, N. Fork 4. Yankee Jims Road Bridge to Lake Clementine | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-04 | Unidentified Man | Jack's Fork | High II |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-05-04 | Stephen Barnaby 30 | Washougal (4 - Highway 140 to Washougal 4 - Highway 140 to Washougal (Big Eddy Section) | IV |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2019-05-01 | Scott M. Puckett, one other! 35 | Bull Creek | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2019-04-27 | Gregory Hinson 27 | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | II |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2019-04-26 | Keawe Pestana 34 | Salmon 7 - Vinegar Creek to Riggins | III |
Open Canoe- |
Failed Rescue/ | Injury 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 |
| NV United States | 2019-04-20 | Stephen Bauwens 49 | Truckee (2. Floriston 2. Floriston (or Farad) to Verdi, NV | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2019-04-20 | Unidentified Couple 47 | Chagrin River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2019-04-14 | Jay Stahl | Oconto, N.Br. (B) Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd B) Bagley Rapids Campground to Kingston Rd (1.1 miles) | Medium II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2019-04-01 | Two Unknown People | DuPage (Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Shepley Rd. (5.7 miles) | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-03-31 | Sean Manchester | Yuba, S. Fork F) Route 49 to Bridgeport | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2019-03-30 | Fallon Wells 37 | Chattahoochee River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2019-03-03 | Dylan Archuleta 26 | Gila (03. Virden 03. Virden (NM) 30 miles to US Route 666, 23 miiles to Bonita Creek | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2019-03-03 | Richard Krause | Roanoke River | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2019-02-24 | Nancy Kell 56 | Red Creek 2. D4149 North Branch Bridge to confluence with the Dry Fork | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2019-02-23 | Unidentified Man | French Broad 6. NC Route 251 to Route 1634 | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2019-02-14 | James Michael Miller 62 | Escondido runoff channel Near San Diego, CA | High III+ |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2019-02-02 | Richard Timson 31 | Skykomish (1 - Index 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2019-01-19 | Kevin Neidorf 28 | Hood 2. Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2019-01-05 | Timothy Chicoine 61 | Des Moines River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-11-19 | Susan Lynne King 62 | Potomac 0.5 Dam # 4 to Shepherdstown WV | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Nepal | 2018-11-15 | Adrian Kiernan 31 | Humla Karnarli | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Costa Rica | 2018-10-20 | Kevin Thompson Reid | Naranjo River | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| KY United States | 2018-10-08 | Matthew Hughes 35 | Elkhorn Creek Forks of the Elkhorn | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-10-06 | Brannen Proctor 67 | Russell Fork (Bartlick Bridge (VA 611) to Garden Hole Road Bartlick Bridge (VA 611) to Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) | Medium III+ |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| DE United States | 2018-09-18 | James Battan 54 | Brandywine Creek Thompson Bridge Road to Market Street | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-09-07 | Mike Howard 67 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-09-03 | John Michael Conley 34 | Indian Creek | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-09-02 | Unidentified Boy 12 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium II |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-09-01 | Christopher J. Santana 33 | Lehigh 2. Rockport to Glen Onoko | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-08-28 | Helen Eimers 73 | Salmon 8 - Riggins to White Bird | Low III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-08-17 | Ronald Stevens 84 | Deschutes 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen | V |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-08-13 | Large Group | Lehigh 3. Glen Onoko to Bowmanstown | High II |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Asthma Attack | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-08-11 | Jennifer Gail Martin 52 | Toe, North Route 1123 to Stroup Road to Route 1321 | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-08-11 | Unidentified Woman 48 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-08-09 | Unidentified Group | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | N/A |
Other- Other |
Extreme Weather/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-08-09 | Patrick Waldron 58 | Monocacy River 1. Creagerstown Park to Devilbiss Bridge Park | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-08-05 | Rosa Spadaro 67 | Lehigh 3. Glen Onoko to Bowmanstown | High I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-08-02 | Aidan Don 22 | Nizina 1. Nizina Glacier to Kennicott River | II |
Packraft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-07-27 | Angie Anderson 47 | Yellowstone River Near Livingston, MT. | N/A |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-07-21 | Michael Scott 35 | St Josephs River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-07-18 | Unidentified Boy 13 | Deschutes River | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2018-07-16 | Vin Davis | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-07-15 | Unidentified boy 12 | Snake River | N/A |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-07-14 | Pete Herbst 67 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - The Staircase Run | IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2018-07-12 | Anna Christa Gdanian 32 | Piscataquog Goffstown | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-07-12 | Mark Shirtloff 49 | Yellowstone (1. Gardiner to Miner 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| United Kingdom | 2018-07-11 | Phil?? | British River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-07-08 | Daniel J. Atkinson 38 | Sequatchie River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NE United States | 2018-07-08 | Unidentified Women | Elkhorn River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2018-07-07 | 20 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | High III+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2018-07-03 | Kenneth Pollock 50 | Provo 06. Deer Creek Reservoir to Vivian Park | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-07-03 | Dugan Flanders 27 | Skykomish (1 - Index 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-07-03 | Deise C. Nagle 56 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IL United States | 2018-06-30 | Unidentified Man 27 | Rock River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-25 | Unidentified Man | Copper 2. Gulkana R. to Chitina R. | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-24 | James Krofft 22 | Licking 1. Newark to Rock Haven Park | I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2018-06-23 | Jarrah Bergeron | Winnipesaukee (2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin (Lower Winni) | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2018-06-23 | Unidentified Man | Youghiogheny 2. Top | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-06-22 | Travis Berquist 37 | Snake G) Lower Salmon Falls Dam to Bliss Reservoir | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-19 | John Squires 72 | American Creek | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2018-06-18 | John Squires 71 | American Creek Hammersly Lake to Lake Coville | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2018-06-18 | Maci Chavez 5 | Rock River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-17 | Alfred Tully 71 | Rock Creek (Missoula County) Missoula County) (Middle & West Fork confluence to Clark Fork R. | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-06-15 | Damien Jamal Mayes 25 | Yadkin River | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-12 | Alfred Tully 71 | Rock Creek (Missoula County) Missoula County) (Middle & West Fork confluence to Clark Fork R. | High II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-10 | Carl Henkel 30 | Sandusky River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-10 | Gary Allen Price 61 | Shenandoah River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-06-10 | Benjamin Gipson 29 | Great Miami River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2018-06-09 | David J. Glenn 53 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-06-09 | David Hall 70 | Clark Fork | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2018-06-09 | Donald Wright 64 | Spring River Fulton County | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-06-05 | Unidentified Man | Skykomish 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Fatal 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 |
| MD United States | 2018-06-04 | Unidentified Man | Potomac | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
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 |
| GA United States | 2018-06-02 | Alvin Lino 46 | Chattahoochee River Columbus Whitewater Park | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-06-02 | Grady and Cash Troyer 9 | Grande Ronde (Troy Troy (OR) to Snake River at Heller Bar | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-06-02 | Unidentified Woman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III+ |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-06-01 | Robin Early 36 | Huron River Near Huron Lake Dam | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-01 | Gary Allen Price 61 | Shenandoah, S. Fork (Elkton (Route 33) to Luray Elkton (Route 33) to Luray (Route 211) | II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-06-01 | Edward Piccola 61 | Shenandoah, S. Fork (Bixler's Bridge (Route 675) to Bentonville Bixler's Bridge (Route 675) to Bentonville (Route 613) | I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-05-31 | Alex Denclau 26 | Des Moines River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-05-28 | Sharlene Wright | Rogue (3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles) | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-05-27 | Edward Conning 65 | Rock Creek (Carbon County) Carbon County) (Lake Fork to Red Lodge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2018-05-26 | Unidentified Man 78 | John Day 3. Clarno to Cottonwood | III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2018-05-26 | Unidentified Man | American, Silver Fork Slides, lower section of Dugald Bremmer, not in database | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-05-26 | Molly Superchi 35 | Moose 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2018-05-25 | Unidentified Man 39 | Delaware River | High I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2018-05-25 | Cheeyen Yap | Delaware Delaware Water Gap - Smithfield Beach to Kittatinny Point Visitors Center | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2018-05-22 | Charles Kelly 21 | Maquoketa Manchester Whitewater Park | Medium II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2018-05-21 | Chad Newbreast 44 | Smith Camp Baker to Eden Bridge | High II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2018-05-17 | Unidentified Man | Glade Creek (New River tributary) New River tributary) (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to the confluence with Pinch Creek | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-05-15 | Delmer Melvin "Dale" Garratt 56 | French Broad 6. NC Route 251 to Route 1634 | II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2018-05-06 | Anthony Cooper 31 | Elk River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2018-05-06 | Anthony Brown 28 | Rolling Fork River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-05-05 | Matthew Ray 20 | Green 2. Green Narrows | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-04-28 | Burton Greer 34 | Linville Linville Falls to Lake James | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-04-25 | Unidentified Man | South Fork of the Catawba River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| China | 2018-04-21 | 17 Unknown Paddlers | Taohuajiang River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2018-04-06 | Keygan Matlock | Driftwood River | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-04-05 | James Ratchford 37 | Ellicott Creek Glen Falls - Williamsville | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2018-03-28 | Keith "Chief" Haare 62 | Shotover River | IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-03-18 | Mary Keppler 59 | Green 2 - Green River Gorge | Low III+ |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2018-03-03 | Maria Noakes 50 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2018-02-27 | Cory Wright 35 | Paw Paw River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2018-02-27 | Devon Chrismas 24 | Grand River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2018-02-13 | David Vena 49 | Wallkill Walden to route 213 at Sturgeon Pool | High II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2018-02-12 | Christian Wood 18 | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2018-02-10 | Sam Grafton 25 | Snoqualmie, N. Fork (2. Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge 2. Spur 10 Bridge to 428th St. Bridge (Ernie's Gorge) | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2018-02-04 | Tyler Williams | Burro Creek | N/A |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2018-01-29 | Unidentified Man 49 | Capilano River | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2018-01-20 | Adam Vaughn 22 | Abanico River | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2018-01-12 | Ryan Flick | Tinker's Creek Pleasant Valley (Town of Bedford) to Tinker's reservation | High IV+ |
Other- Other |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2018-01-11 | Seth Smith 27 | Kern Mouth of Canyon to Rancheria Road | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-12-17 | Dave 48 | American, S. Fork (8. The Gorge 8. The Gorge (Greenwood Creek to Folsom Reservoir) | Medium III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2017-10-14 | Unidentified Man | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2017-09-22 | Unidentified Man | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | III+ |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-09-16 | Unidentified Women | Hiwassee Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge | Medium II |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2017-09-03 | Ursy Potter | Potomac 6. Little Falls | Low III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-09-03 | Luther Lee Key 70 | Yadkin River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2017-08-29 | Michael Lawrence 61 | Wenatchee 1. Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground | Low I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-08-28 | Greg Senior 50 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2017-08-12 | Daniel Hartung 64 | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-08-11 | William Navarro 48 | Payette 1. Upper Main - Banks to Beehive Bend | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-08-03 | Luca Chiarabini 47 | Kings 1. Middle, S. Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground | Medium IV |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-31 | James Kent Hobson 64 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | III+ |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | 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 |
| PA United States | 2017-07-17 | Jose F. Loja, 35 | Delaware River | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2017-07-16 | Unidentified Couple 23 | White River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| AK United States | 2017-07-15 | Martin Rinke 63 | Matanuska River 1. Lions Head | IV |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2017-07-14 | Lee Alan Gebro 44 | North Fork Flathead River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2017-07-12 | Thomas Michael Bajo, 68 | Rock Creek (Carbon County) Carbon County) (Lake Fork to Red Lodge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2017-07-11 | Charles Stewart 31 | Talapaloosa River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2017-07-09 | Lawrance Morrissey | Ross Run (E.Baumbauer Road | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2017-07-08 | Steve Lippson 40 | Hocking River White's Mill Dam in Athens, OH | N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-08 | Christopher Chapman 48 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2017-07-07 | Jeffery Stewart Bitler 54 | Talking Rock Creek 1- GA Highway 5 in Blaine to GA Highway 136 | II |
Kayak - Other- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2017-07-04 | Oliver Woodward 21 | Snake River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2017-07-04 | Lynn Bartholomew 55 | Ottawa River | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-07-03 | Unidentified Man 64 | Sacandaga, W. Branch Whitehouse to Sacandaga Campsite | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-07-03 | Kevin Moak 43 | Mohawk | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-07-01 | Perry Ratcliffe Jr. 36 | Swatara Creek Near Jonestown, PA | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2017-06-29 | London DeDios, 4 4 | Provo 07. Bridalveil | High III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | 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 |
| PA United States | 2017-06-26 | Arnetta Johnson | Youghiogheny 5. Ohiopyle Falls | High IV |
Raft- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-25 | Ernest Lee Wade 59 | Collins River | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NV United States | 2017-06-22 | Sarah Duncan 32 | Truckee 3. Verdi to Mayberry Park | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| VA United States | 2017-06-20 | Deborah A. Stacil 58 | James River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| NM United States | 2017-06-11 | John McDonough 71 | Rio Grande 6. Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
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 |
| CA United States | 2017-06-08 | Stephanie Waggoner 49 | Truckee 1. Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston | I |
Standup/Surf Board- Equipment Trap |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2017-06-08 | Unidentified Man | Connecticut (Holyoke | High I |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| ID United States | 2017-06-03 | Linsay Rice 31 | Little Salmon 2. Hazard Creek to Salmon River at Riggins | High IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-06-03 | Richard Sanders 67 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| GA United States | 2017-06-02 | Unidentified 9-year-old boy 9 | Chestatee Copper Mine to Lumpkin County Park | High I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-06-01 | Unidentified Man 28 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | Medium IV |
Raft- |
/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-06-01 | Anna Last 29 | Nolichucky River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2017-05-30 | Cameron Deane 31 | Owyhee River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-05-29 | Unidentified Man | James (3. Snowdon 3. Snowdon (Route 501/130) to Six Mile | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-29 | Unidentified Woman | American, S. Fork (6. Chili Bar 6. Chili Bar (Route 193 to Coloma) | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2017-05-28 | Jason Smith 34 | Tallapoosa River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-05-27 | Jennifer Bousquet 38 | Saco River | High I |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-27 | Unidentified Woman | American, S. Fork 7. Coloma to Greenwood Creek | High II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-05-27 | Shane Joseph Ornelas. 44 | Kern (3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 (Upper Kern) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OH United States | 2017-05-23 | Tyler Webb 28 | Scioto O'Shaughnessy Dam - Up River | VI |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2017-05-21 | Darren Vancil | Skykomish, S. Fork 2. Baring to Sunset Falls | VI |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-05-20 | Helen Brandy 25 | Ohio River Dashields Lock and Dam | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-05-16 | Ronald B. Sley 77 | Laurel Creek near Damascus, VA | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2017-05-13 | Unidenified Men | Rio Grande 04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge | III+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2017-05-11 | Daniel Willard 67 | Rio Grande 06. Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant | High III+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2017-05-08 | James Harson 60 | Moyie Meadow Creek to Moyie Falls Dam | High III+ |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2017-05-07 | Joseph Giffune 25 | Nesowadnehunk Stream Little Niagara to Penobscot R. | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2017-05-06 | Larry Piefer 60 | Pine Creek Ansonia to Blackwell | High II |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2017-05-01 | Unknown | Baraboo (Hwy.12 to Hwy.113 Hwy.12 to Hwy.113 (4.5 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2017-05-01 | Stacy Langford 47 | Alum Fork Saline River Below Lake Winona Spillway | III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-04-30 | Unidentified Men | Cape Fear Wildlife Road access near Lillington to NC 217 bridge near Erwin | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury 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 |
| CA United States | 2017-04-28 | Dayton ?? | Chico Creek | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2017-04-27 | Aaron "Ricky" Norber 65 | Buffalo 3) Ponca to Kyles | II+ |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2017-04-23 | William Farhat | Arkansas River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2017-04-23 | Jimmie Blair 69 | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2017-04-19 | Kirk R. Jones 53 | Niagara River Niagara Falls | High VI |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2017-04-15 | Lawrence Holguin 60 | Kern River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Unknown |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2017-04-10 | Unidentified family | Goose Creek | Medium VI |
Other- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2017-04-08 | Jake Rodriguez 22 | Vermilion (Hwy 178 to Ed Hand Hwy. Hwy 178 to Ed Hand Hwy. (7.7 miles) | N/A |
Kayak - Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2017-04-07 | Thomas Rancourt 8 | Muskoka River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2017-04-06 | Wendy Arthur,MD 63 | Tellico 3. Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-04-04 | Unidenified Man | Watauga 2/3. NC Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge | III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2017-04-02 | Isaac Evans | Neuse Route 2000 Bridge to US 401 | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| Italy | 2017-03-25 | Andrea Faoro 17 | Sermenza Middle section (Piaggiona - Boccioleto) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2017-02-12 | Scotty Jarrell 38 | Umpqua, North Segment 4 | High III+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2017-02-03 | Ryan Lucas 26 | Wairoa River | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2017-01-14 | 2 Unidentified Men | Cuyahoga G. Fitzwater Rd. to Rockside Rd. | High I |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2016-12-27 | Charles "Chuck" Moore 66 | Susquehanna River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2016-11-27 | Clay Nash | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-11-09 | 28 | Canyon Creek | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| India | 2016-10-27 | 33 | Umig River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2016-10-16 | Mariah Mahaney | Moose River 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2016-10-16 | Seth Burkholder 38 | Jones Falls Lake Roland to Round Falls |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| MA United States | 2016-09-04 | Unidentified Woman 52 | Deerfield (3) Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp 3) Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp (The Dryway) | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-08-24 | Edward J. Williams 74 | Winchester Wasteway |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MD United States | 2016-08-19 | Unidentified Man | Potomac River Near Williamsport, MD | I |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2016-08-18 | Pamela Solomon 54 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| AK United States | 2016-08-07 | Joseph Cantler 14 | Fortymile, Middle Fork and North Fork Joseph Airstrip to Taylor Hwy Fortymile Bridge |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2016-07-31 | Richard Girard 59 | Sacramento River 4) Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta | II |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2016-07-31 | Unidentified Woman | Lehigh 2. Rockport to Glen Onoko | Low |
Other- Other |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| CO United States | 2016-07-24 | Patrick Kelsall 19 | Colorado 02. Gore Canyon |
Other- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2016-07-23 | Richard "Ghost" Arceneaux 43 | Pigeon 1. Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2016-07-22 | Bourke Dewain Tarbet 45 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | Low III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2016-07-19 | Mike Olson 46 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2016-07-17 | Lorne Speakerworth 47 | Yellowstone 3. Clarks Fork Yellowstone R. to Billings, MT |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2016-07-17 | Mark Templeton 57 | Rogue (5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) (34 miles) | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| KS United States | 2016-07-09 | Brian Bergkamp 25 | Arkansas River |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 2016-07-03 | Logan Farrell 35 | Cherry Creek Upper | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | 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 |
| NH United States | 2016-07-02 | Justin Smith 36 | Androscoggin 1. Errol Rapids | Medium III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2016-06-26 | Richard Arave 61 | Boise, S. Fork 1. Anderson Ranch Dam to Danskin Bridge |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NH United States | 2016-06-26 | Unidentified Woman 30 | Winnipesaukee 2. Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| AR United States | 2016-06-25 | Unidentified Woman | Ouachita (4) Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern 4) Remmel Dam to I-30 at Malvern (6 miles) | Medium N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2016-06-24 | Puppies!! | Meadow 1. East Rainelle to Russellville | III |
Other- Unknown |
Other/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2016-06-23 | Thomas Harr 68 | Salmon 5 - North Fork to Middle Fork | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2016-06-21 | Sandra K. Mills 55 | Floyds Fork of the Salt River (Hwy.1526 to Hwy.61/Salt River (Shepherdsville) Hwy.1526 to Hwy.61/Salt River (Shepherdsville) (9.6 miles) | I |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2016-06-21 | Unidentified Man | Weber 4. Hennifer to Taggarts | Medium II |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Injury 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 |
| MN United States | 2016-06-18 | Wendy Anderson 63 | Root River | High I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| AR United States | 2016-06-12 | Kristen Johnson 25 | Buffalo ( 5) Pruitt to Hasty 5) Pruitt to Hasty (7 miles) | Low I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| AK United States | 2016-06-09 | Cheryl Minnehan 69 | Kongakut Mountains to Arctic Ocean | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2016-06-07 | Katrina Anne Meeks 40 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2016-06-05 | Grant Manukynats 29 | James 2. Balcony Falls Run | Medium III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-05-30 | Three Unidentified Paddlers | Nooksack River |
Raft- Other |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2016-05-24 | Gina Wright 19 | Haw 3. Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| Switzerland | 2016-05-18 | Robin Ehlinger 29 | Aare Boden - Innertkirchen | Low IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2016-05-14 | Michael Arena 52 | Dead Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-05-10 | Nichole Gaertner | Skykomish 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe | I |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | 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 |
| WA United States | 2016-05-04 | Keith Thomas 53 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-04-27 | Chase Holland 30 | South Fork Skykomish Baring to Sunset Falls | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-04-25 | Unidentified Man 24 | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2016-04-17 | Unidentified Man | Salmon, E. Fork of S. Fork 1 - Vibika Creek to Johnson Creek | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2016-04-16 | Clint Mabie 49 | Black (D) Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls D) Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls (8 miles) | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2016-04-10 | Sean Gary Curtis 20 | Whitcombe River | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2016-03-12 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2016-02-24 | James Ng | Palouse River 1. Hooper to Palouse Falls State Park | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2016-01-24 | Corey Maleski 26 | Rogue (3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles) |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| GA United States | 2016-01-04 | Unidentified Man | Chattahoochee 8 - Metro Columbus/Phenix City | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2015-12-25 | Two Unidentified Men 29 | Little (3. Eberharts Point 3. Eberharts Point (Chairlift) to Canyon Mouth Campground | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2015-12-18 | Eric Bush 59 | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2015-12-02 | Taylor Hunt 22 | Sardinas Grandes River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2015-11-12 | Clark Stanger | Guadalupe First Crossing to Common St. | Medium II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| India | 2015-11-05 | Beth Hume 30 | Umngi river | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2015-09-29 | Unidentified Couple | Wilson Creek B) Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2015-09-05 | Jordyn Engler 14 | Esopus Creek 2) Allaben Portal to Phoenicia | Medium III |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2015-08-30 | Unidentified Man 55 | Wisconsin (D) Wausau Slalom Course D) Wausau Slalom Course (0.35 mile modified natural channel) | Medium II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2015-08-21 | Andres Pombo 29 | Columbia River | I |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2015-08-15 | Brayden Biggs 4 | Rogue, North Fork (2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge 2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takilma Gorge) | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2015-08-02 | Shane Dearden 46 | Clark Fork 2. Alberton Put In to Fish Creek | Low |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2015-07-26 | Tim Meyers 50 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2015-07-23 | Brenda Drone | Chatanooga | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2015-07-21 | Jeffrey Standish 58 | White Salmon 4 - BZ Corner to Buck Creek | III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2015-07-20 | Unidentified Man | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Greenland | 2015-07-15 | Unknown | Søndre Strømfjord (ocean) | N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2015-07-12 | Gary McClung 23 | Buffalo ( 2) Boxley to Ponca 2) Boxley to Ponca (6.1 miles) | I |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2015-07-10 | Doris Rake 45 | Delaware River Bulls Island near Stockton, NJ | I |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2015-07-07 | Asher Bloom 16 | Basswood River | High |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury 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 |
| TN United States | 2015-07-02 | Carter Worthington 53 | Little Pigeon, Middle Prong (The Greenbrier) The Greenbrier) (3. Porter's Creek Confluence to Hwy 73 | Low N/A |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2015-06-30 | Will Verbeke, Bryant Morgan 12 | Little Androscoggin Bryant Pond to Tubbs School | High III |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2015-06-27 | Steven Hembree 62 | Liganore Creek Monocracy tributary |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2015-06-27 | Unidentified man | Susquehanna River | I |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2015-06-27 | Edgar Castro 20 | Trinity River | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2015-06-26 | Randy Flaming 54 | Rio Grande 6. Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant | High |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 2015-06-26 | Edgar Castro | Trinity River | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2015-06-24 | John Cookson 17 | Villiage Creek |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| IN United States | 2015-06-23 | Sean Hiebel 24 | Maumee River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2015-06-21 | Unidentified Woman | Stoneycreek River | High I |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2015-06-21 | Larry Aten 66 | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing | I |
Standup/Surf Board- Other |
/ | 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 |
| OH United States | 2015-06-21 | Carson Bonar 14 | Little Beaver Creek 1. Lusk Lock to Beaver Creek State Park | VI |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | 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 | |
| MO United States | 2015-06-20 | Ashley Brinkley 30 | Sac River | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2015-06-16 | Unidentified Men | DuPage (Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Story St. Shorewood: Hammel Woods to W.Story St. (up to 10.2 miles) | High I |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Injury 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 |
| OH United States | 2015-06-15 | Unidentified woman | Big Darby Creek | High |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2015-06-15 | Eugene Lamb 37 | Rogue (1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam (up to 31.6 miles) | II |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2015-06-14 | Unidentified Man 75 | Hudson River The Glen to Warrensburg | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2015-06-10 | Unidentified Man 30 | Flathead, Middle Fork 3. Moccasin Creek to West Glacier | N/A |
Standup/Surf Board- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | 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 |
| MT United States | 2015-06-08 | Unidentified Man 30 | Flathead, North Fork 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| UT United States | 2015-06-04 | Adam Ericksen, Charles McLynch 27 | Colorado (15. Westwater to Rose Ranch 15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2015-06-02 | Morgan Heimer 22 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2015-05-31 | Brian Niedermeyer 42 | Gallatin 3. Greek Creek to Spanish Creek | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 2015-05-23 | Joshua Reed 29 | Trinity River |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal 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 |
| MD United States | 2015-05-22 | Unidentified Man | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2015-05-17 | Patrick Lusk 27 | Salmon 7 - Vinegar Creek to Riggins |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2015-05-15 | Logan Jauernigg 20 | White Salmon 3 - Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| WA United States | 2015-04-26 | Travis Albin 38 | Sultan River 2. Powerhouse to Fishing Access | Medium IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2015-04-25 | Dakota Brett Crandall 25 | Big Wills Creek | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2015-04-20 | Lori Turner 54 | Sipsey River County Route 60 (Sipsey Recreational Area) to State Route 33 |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2015-04-12 | Denis Brown 63 | White Salmon (2 - Trout Lake to Green Truss Bridge 2 - Trout Lake to Green Truss Bridge (Farmlands) | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Slovenia | 2015-04-12 | Conor Keleghan | Soca River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2015-04-10 | Joe Bruno | South Sauty Creek Intersection of County Roads 43 and 56 to Bucks Pocket | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2015-04-01 | Unidentified Man | Natchaug Diana's Pool, England Road to Route 198 | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2015-03-28 | Holdeen Cushing-Murray 52 | Nooksack, N. Fork 3 - Douglas Fir Campground to Mt. Baker Highway milepost 27 | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2015-03-18 | Michael Davila 20 | Youghiogheny 5. Ohiopyle Falls |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2015-03-14 | Ted Engelhardt | Belson Creek Near Ripley, NY | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2015-03-11 | Louise Jull 26 | Kaituna River Lower | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2015-03-11 | Guillaume "Frenchie" Bonnot. 36 | Camp Creek Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2015-03-01 | Unidentified Man | Housatonic 3. Bulls Bridge Dam to Power Plant | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2015-02-13 | Jonathan Mellon 33 | Redwood Creek Lacks Creek to Orick |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MI United States | 2015-02-08 | Thomas Shepard 65 | Rogue (Jericho Avenue to West River Drive Jericho Avenue to West River Drive (5.4 miles) | I |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2015-01-31 | Unknown Man | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2015-01-25 | Samantha Dweck 24 | Eel 4) Dos Rios to Alderpoint | I |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Italy | 2014-12-20 | Simone C. | Vara Vizza-Brugnato |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2014-12-08 | Unidentified Man | Crooked Creek | I |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2014-12-07 | Tim Cahill 71 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | IV+ |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2014-12-07 | David Bazemore | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2014-11-30 | Xavier A. Engle 27 | Stillaguamish, S. Fork (3 - Verlot to Granite Falls 3 - Verlot to Granite Falls (Robe Canyon Run) | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Chile | 2014-11-13 | Juan Antonio de Ugarte | Nilahue River | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Ireland | 2014-11-13 | Shane Murphy 21 | River Inchavore | High V |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Chile | 2014-11-13 | Juan Antonio de Ugarte 35 | Rio de Lago Ranco Nilahue | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2014-10-12 | Lisa Sayaka Nakamaru 20 | Putah Creek (Lake Berryessa Lake Berryessa (Monticello Dam) to Lake Solano | Medium III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-09-13 | Gary Brown 50 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2014-09-04 | Gerald Skinner 80 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2014-09-01 | Scott Hart 26 | Snake River Jefferson County | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| AK United States | 2014-08-14 | Rob Keher 44 | Tana Gravel Bar to Chitina River to Copper River | High III |
Raft- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2014-08-11 | Darien Latty 22 | Yellowstone River | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2014-08-02 | Daniel D. Lowry 62 | Deschutes 03. Big River Campground to Benham Falls |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2014-07-28 | Matthew Kaliszewsk 33 | Elk Creek (2. Lincoln Falls 2. Lincoln Falls (PA Route 154) to Loyalsock Creek | High I |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | 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 |
| NY United States | 2014-07-26 | Unidentified Man | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2014-07-25 | Tristan Iverson 3 | Bitterroot River |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| IA United States | 2014-07-20 | Andrea Zimmermann 29 | Wapsipinicon River None | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2014-07-18 | Charles P. McJunkin. 81 | Stilllwater River |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2014-07-13 | Donna Viehman 63 | Snake (2 - Jackson Lake to Moose 2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park) | I |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| NY United States | 2014-07-07 | Unidentified Boy 14 | Schroon Warrensburg to Thurman Station |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Inexperience/ Other | Injury Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2014-07-05 | Jody Walker 50 | Delaware River | High I |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2014-07-04 | Roland Richmond 58 | Susquehanna River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2014-06-29 | Paul K. Hare 21 | Gunpowder Falls 2 - Prettyboy Dam to Falls Road | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Poor Planning/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury 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 | |
| PA United States | 2014-06-27 | Jerry Reisinger 41 | Conewago Creek |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2014-06-27 | Joseph R. Kane 50 | Salmon (9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence 9 - Hammer Creek to Snake River confluence (Lower Gorge) | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2014-06-24 | Delores Johnson 45 | French Broad River | High II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | 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 |
| MD United States | 2014-06-20 | Tom McEwan 66 | Potomac (Great Falls Great Falls (Fish Ladder) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | 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 | |
| MD United States | 2014-06-13 | Unidentified Man | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AZ United States | 2014-06-11 | Unidentified man 43 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| CA United States | 2014-06-09 | 34 | San Joaquin, Middle Fork Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury 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 |
| ID United States | 2014-06-08 | Andrew Gray 35 | Salmon 8 - Riggins to White Bird | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal 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 |
| AZ United States | 2014-06-06 | Hans Uhl 43 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | 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 |
| PA United States | 2014-05-25 | Curtis Martin 19 | West Branch Susquehanna River | High |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2014-05-25 | James Bryant 33 | Skykomish (1 - Index 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2014-05-25 | Brittany Ann Baird 25 | Clarion River | High |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2014-05-23 | Steve Revier 41 | Klickitat 2 - Leidl Campground to Klickitat Springs | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2014-05-21 | Jeremy Deemer 26 | Lehigh River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2014-05-19 | 8 unidentified tubers | James River | N/A |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2014-05-17 | Joe Karlavige | Mehoopany Creek Stony Brook TO LR65006 in Mehoopany | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Poor Planning/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2014-05-15 | Jake? | Rogue, North Fork (2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge 2. Woodruff Bridge to River Bridge (Takilma Gorge) | IV+ |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2014-05-11 | Elliott Mullings 21 | Grass 1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville | High VI |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2014-05-11 | Donna Bailey 58 | Chemung River | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2014-05-03 | Cameron Buerger, Marty Stanaford, 20 | Ohio River |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2014-05-01 | Robert Rosenburg 60 | White Salmon 4 - BZ Corner to Buck Creek | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2014-04-26 | Michael Huggins 64 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-04-24 | Jedidiah Selby 24 | Calfkiller River Dam near Main Street, Sparta, TN | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2014-04-19 | Dinesh Sudhakar-Uckoo 26 | Fox River |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2014-04-17 | Unidentified Man 35 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2014-04-13 | 5 unidentified rafters | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | IV |
Raft- Other |
Inexperience/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2014-04-06 | Enrique Quinonez 27 | Flatrock (N. of confluence w/Driftwood In Downtown Columbus, Indiana | I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2014-03-30 | Mike and Cory | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | Low |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2014-03-18 | Curtis Joyce 31 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2014-03-09 | John D. Wilburn 30 | Smith, S. Fork Buck Creek to Stevens Bridge (South Kelsey Run) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2014-03-01 | Edward Aaron Heberling, Jr. | W Branch Susquehanna Clearfield County | High I |
Kayak - Other- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2014-02-23 | Xao Le, Cong Le 44 | Coosa CR 213 or the dam to River Road | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2014-02-22 | Lawrence Paul Graham, 67 | Chetco (2) Craggie Creek to South Fork 2) Craggie Creek to South Fork (Chetco Gorge) |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MD United States | 2014-01-21 | Unidentified Man | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2014-01-14 | Brian Ginsburg | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2014-01-12 | Two Unidentified Men | Obed 4. Obed Junction to Nemo | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Cold Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2013-11-25 | Gary Adkins 36 | New 11. Sandstone to McCreery | Low II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2013-11-21 | Alison Webb 54 | Palouse River |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | 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 |
| PA United States | 2013-10-30 | Eric Metz 47 | Shenango River |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2013-10-13 | Brent Austin | Russell Fork (Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout (4 miles) | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2013-09-25 | Mary Simpson 67 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal 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 |
| NC United States | 2013-09-01 | David Cunningham 30 | Pigeon Confluence East-West Fork to New Hepco Bidge | High |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2013-08-25 | Joshua Foster | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2013-08-25 | Katherine Tyler Luna 36 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-08-24 | Marnita McGruder | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MD United States | 2013-08-24 | Lou Peterson 65 | Potomac, North Branch 4. Barnum, WV to Bloomington, MD | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2013-08-15 | Alyssa Huffstutler 19 | Warrior, Locust Fork 2) US 231/79 to Nectar Bridge | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2013-08-15 | Davin Harrison 20 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | High II |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2013-08-14 | Unidentified male 16 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2013-08-10 | Erhard Fenzl 73 | Lake Superior Pukaskwa National Park | III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2013-08-09 | Justin Sigman 30 | Williamson |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2013-08-03 | unidentified couple | Flat River |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2013-07-27 | Dorit Hillmann 54 | McCloud Fowler Camp to McCloud Reservoir | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2013-07-26 | Maj StormoGipson 57 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MO United States | 2013-07-20 | Paul F. Dart 28 | Meremac River |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2013-07-17 | Steven Boyd | Rogue (5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) (34 miles) | Low IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2013-07-15 | Ralph Neal Head 64 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | III |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2013-07-14 | Steven Hoyer 57 | Rogue (5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) (34 miles) | Low IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-07-13 | Nick Alley 36 | Conasauga Creek | High I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2013-07-12 | Stephen Harrison 41 | Stillwater River |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MD United States | 2013-07-11 | Shannon Christy 23 | Potomac (3. Great Falls 3. Great Falls (Center Lines) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2013-07-08 | Hope F. Stoeckel 69 | James River | High |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2013-07-07 | 3 Inner Tubers | Alcovy 3- Factory Shoals | High |
Other- Other |
High Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2013-07-07 | Shane Ekin 40 | Rock River Rockton Dam | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2013-07-06 | Robert Vega 22 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2013-07-04 | Scott Bradfield 36 | Pigeon, Big East Fork 2. Skinny Dip to US 276 Bridge | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2013-06-30 | Many People | Bitterroot River |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2013-06-25 | Kelly Keller | Jefferson River |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2013-06-25 | Joslyn Sage Farrell 6 | Bitterroot River |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| GA United States | 2013-06-19 | Thomas Patrick Hill 51 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium N/A |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MD United States | 2013-06-15 | Daniel Deamond | Gunpowder Falls 4 - Lower Loch Raven Dam to Route 1 | II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2013-06-14 | Sean Martin 29 | Lackawaxen Above Delaware confluence | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2013-06-13 | Oliver Dixon 47 | Clinton (W. Avon Road (at Livernois) to E. Avon Road (Yates Dam) River Bends Park to Heritage Park (22 mile to Hall Rd, aka M-59) | High II |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2013-06-11 | Dean Vliet & Brandon Whitmore, | Pocono Creek (Tannersville (PA Route 715) to Stroudsburg Tannersville (PA Route 715) to Stroudsburg (Main St.) | High |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2013-06-05 | Eric Weigel 22 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2013-05-27 | Steven Monton 47 | Sixmile Zig Zag Rapid, just below Suckhole | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2013-05-25 | Kenneth E. Tyson 54 | Wenatchee (2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth 2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth (Tumwater Canyon) | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2013-05-23 | Betty Rose 61 | Amicalola Creek Upper | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2013-05-20 | Moises Dieguez | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 2013-05-07 | Jeremy Cass | New Haven 2. West Lincoln to Rte. 116 bridge | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2013-05-06 | Sally Sairs 79 | Buffalo ( 3) Ponca to Kyles 3) Ponca to Kyles (10.6 miles) | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2013-04-18 | Frank "Chip" Fetzer III 27 | Cohulla Creek Prater's Mill | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2013-04-17 | Kristle Volin 25 | South Fork Coquille River |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2013-04-11 | Unidentified Man 57 | Stillwater Creek |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2013-04-07 | Liza Gould 46 | Green 1 - Headworks to Kanaskat-Palmer State Park | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2013-04-06 | Two Unidentified Men | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2013-03-29 | Isaac Levinson 25 | Raven Fork 2. Enloe Creek Trail to Big Cove Road | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Extreme Weather/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2013-03-23 | Dirk Bradford 39 | Indian Creek (Feather trib) Feather trib) (Near Crescent Mills to Spanish Creek | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2013-03-15 | Gerd Serrasolses 24 | Rio Tulijá (Agua Azul) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-03-11 | Steve Senior 65 | Little River 1. Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks | Low IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2013-03-09 | Jim McComb 64 | East Verde US Route 87 to Verde River confluence | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2013-02-03 | Tommy Clapp | Big Creek FR221/Peavine Road to US64 |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2013-01-16 | Matt Todhunter | Little Possum Creek | Low V |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2013-01-11 | Kaitlin Kenney 21 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | N/A |
Raft- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Argentina | 2012-12-24 | Diego Rodriguez 43 | Casa De Piedra | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2012-12-10 | Shelbi Danielle Arno 39 | Clear Creek (2) Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2012-09-30 | Unidentified Woman 49 | Nantahala 2.Upper, Route 1310 Bridge to Hwy. 19 | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2012-09-28 | Peter Thompson 19 | Cheakamus River Upper section south of Whistler, BC | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2012-09-27 | Tamara Blake 53 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | Low III |
Raft- |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NH United States | 2012-09-19 | Alan Panebaker 29 | Pemigewasset 1) Profile Lake thru Franconia Notch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2012-09-17 | Unidentified Man | Eagle 3. Bridge to Bridge | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-09-15 | Todd Hunter | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2012-09-11 | Jeff West 42 | Stikine River Canyon | VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-08-28 | Jeremiah Dale Eatherton 16 | McKenzie 1. Clear Lake to Carmen Reservoir | II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2012-08-20 | Thang Duc Ngo 28 | Ottawa River |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| WI United States | 2012-08-08 | Mark Fackler | Menominee (A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 (0.5-2.9 miles) |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| AK United States | 2012-08-08 | Fern Johnson 60 | Eagle 4. Lower: Military Stretch | Medium |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-08-05 | Sharie Smith 50 | Deschutes (F. Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village F. Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village (Bend) | V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2012-08-04 | Michael Danovsky 39 | Wolf (F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls (5.96 miles) ** Access Fee ** | Medium |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2012-08-02 | Lisa Ann Keating 44 | South Fork Snake River |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2012-08-01 | Chris Schwer 27 | White Salmon 3 - Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2012-08-01 | Mariati Tani 41 | Tuolumne (4) Lumsden Campground 4) Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge | IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2012-07-28 | Andrew Barrie 50 | Kettle River | High |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2012-07-28 | Modestus Joseph Cushman Jr. 73 | Swan Bigfork Dam to Bigfork Powerhouse |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2012-07-24 | James Fredrick Wilson 50 | Flathead, Middle Fork 1. Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2012-07-19 | Ronald Mongini 66 | Rogue (6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach 6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach (options to 33.7 miles) | Medium |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2012-07-15 | Unidentified Man | American, Middle Fork (1) Tunnel Run: Oxbow Bend 1) Tunnel Run: Oxbow Bend (Ralston Afterbay) to Drivers Flat Road | Medium |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 2012-07-14 | Michael Dorris 58 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2012-07-13 | Don Griffiths 63 | Payette, N. Fork 3. The Cabarton Run | III |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2012-07-09 | David Brewer 46 | North Platte 4- Casper Whitewater Park | III |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2012-07-08 | Neil Albright 49 | Clark Fork 2. Alberton Put In to Fish Creek |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WI United States | 2012-07-07 | Lina Maria Vergara Castaneda 20 | Wolf (F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls (5.96 miles) ** Access Fee ** | IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AB Canada | 2012-07-02 | Brad Kuhln | Bow River Harvie Passage in Calgary, AB | High N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-06-30 | Nichole Pomeroy 16 | Umpqua, N. 2. Idleyld Park to confluence with S. Umpqua |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2012-06-24 | Brenda Reiner 57 | Flathead, Middle Fork 3. Moccasin Creek to West Glacier |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2012-06-24 | Jack Bennett 31 | Stillwater 2. Buffalo Jump public access to Cliff Swallow public access | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2012-06-24 | Mary Cretney-Thibeault 50 | Kicking Horse River | High IV |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2012-06-22 | Colin Buness 25 | Katete River | High N/A |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2012-06-17 | Tracy Ruby 45 | Payette, S. Fork 3. Swirly Canyon | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-06-17 | Edwin Rutkowski 68 | McKenzie River 3. Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2012-06-16 | Jennifer Watson 38 | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2012-06-06 | Harold Vaughan 21 | Gallatin 3. Greek Creek to Spanish Creek |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2012-06-03 | Jonathan Boling 34 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-05-31 | Bam Margera 33 | Eagle Creek Skoonichuck Falls to Columbia River |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2012-05-26 | Eddie Ramsey 59 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2012-05-19 | Julia Fallin | French Broad 9. Barnard to Hot Springs | Medium III |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-05-16 | Bradley Alexander 41 | New 12. McCreery to Thurmond | High III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2012-05-12 | Drew Nielson 61 | Green 2 - Green River Gorge | IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2012-05-06 | Stan Decker 59 | American, N. Fork 3. Chamberlain Falls: Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Yankee Jims Road | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-04-29 | Darrin Rennee 45 | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2012-04-28 | Heather Bonser Bishop 39 | Chetco River Near Brookings, OR | High |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2012-04-21 | Mark McCoy 29 | Salmon 2 - Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-04-17 | Jason Moore 38 | New 13. Thurmond to Cunard | Medium |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2012-04-17 | Daniel Kuhn 24 | Chehalis 1 - West Fork to Pe Ell |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2012-04-15 | Unidentified Man | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium |
Raft- Health Problem |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| Colombia | 2012-03-06 | Mark Hentze 37 | Santo Domingo |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2012-01-28 | Nicholas Herr 24 | Susquehanna River | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2012-01-08 | Bob Norr 20 | Blackwater Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2011-10-16 | William De Angelis 62 | Moose 2. Lower: Rock Island to Fowlersville | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Fatal Private | Read More |
| United States | 2011-10-16 | Bill De Angelis 62 | Moose | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2011-10-15 | Unidentified Man | Moose 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2011-10-12 | Joseph Grudger 19 | Lewis, E. Fork (2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls 2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls (Falls Section) |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2011-09-27 | Tammy Paczweski 40 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2011-09-22 | Shawna Thomas 51 | Flathead, North Fork 1. Canadian Border to Blankenship Bridge | Low III |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2011-09-18 | Gary Aus 64 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2011-09-07 | David ? 16 | Patapsco Woodstock to Elkridge | II |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-09-06 | Joyce Dalton 57 | American River | I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2011-09-03 | Kenneth Wallace 54 | Housatonic 3. Bulls Bridge Dam to Power Plant | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-09-02 | William Martindale 58 | Rogue (5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) (34 miles) | IV |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2011-09-02 | Holly Ward | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-09-02 | Robert Francis Nynam 68 | Rogue (5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) (34 miles) | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2011-08-28 | Dr. Peter Engel 53 | Croton River |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2011-08-14 | Boyce Greer 55 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-08-12 | Unidentified Man 29 | Deschutes River |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2011-08-08 | Keyshia Fenton 18 | Payette 2. Lower Main - Beehive Bend to Jet Boat Ramp | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-08-07 | Allen Satcher 28 | Cherry Creek Upper | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2011-08-07 | Michael McDonald 34 | Lehigh 4. PA Rte 435 to Canal Park, Allentown | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2011-07-31 | Lance Girard | Eau Claire River |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AR United States | 2011-07-25 | Carla Jo Davenport 41 | Spring (Mammoth Spring to Hardy Mammoth Spring to Hardy (15 miles) |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2011-07-24 | Oscar Alvarez 24 | Kern 3) Johnsondale Bridge to Powerhouse #3 |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2011-07-23 | Wendy Maness 35 | Maury Rockbridge Baths to James River | Low |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal 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 |
| WV United States | 2011-07-16 | Judy Brown | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Low N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| KS United States | 2011-07-15 | Dr. Ryan Moore 36 | Kansas River |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2011-07-14 | Nathan Warren 27 | American, N. Fork 0.5 Royal Gorge: Soda Springs Road to Tadpole Creek | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | 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 |
| CA United States | 2011-07-12 | Daniele Tira 33 | Dinkey Creek 3. Ross Creek Trail to confluence of NF Kings | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-07-11 | Dick Chijiok 34 | Little (3. Elbow to the 'Y' 3. Elbow to the 'Y' (Townsend) | Low I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2011-07-09 | Michael Smith 47 | Susquehanna River |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2011-07-07 | Jim Sawyer 77 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2011-07-05 | Maccine Viola Smith 70 | Blackfoot Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park | High II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2011-07-04 | Lyvben Gankova 47 | Cle Elum 2 - Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir | II |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| WA United States | 2011-07-03 | Sharon G. Hughes 69 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | High III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2011-07-02 | Unidentified Boy 4 | Green Green River Lakes to Tepee Creek | High |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2011-07-02 | Wendy Broadhead | Green (1- Flaming Gorge to Lodore 1- Flaming Gorge to Lodore (CO) |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AL United States | 2011-07-01 | Daniel S. Smith 22 | Cypress Creek |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| UT United States | 2011-06-30 | Jaymond W. Brasher 47 | Colorado (15. Westwater to Rose Ranch 15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon) |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2011-06-29 | Keegan S. Ginther 29 | Lochsa 3 - Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2011-06-27 | Stephen Forster 19 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2011-06-26 | Cami Oburn 34 | Boise, Middle Fork Barber Flat to confluence with Boise River at Troutdale |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2011-06-26 | Robert McKenzie | Bridal Veil Creek Bridal Veil Falls | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury 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 |
| AB Canada | 2011-06-21 | Simon Davidson 20 | Red Creek | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-06-19 | Adam G. Mola 23 | Kings River |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2011-06-19 | Andrew Silvershein 14 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-06-18 | Tyler Minton 17 | Yuba (B) Englebright Dam to Parks Bar B) Englebright Dam to Parks Bar (Hwy 20) | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 | |
| MT United States | 2011-06-16 | Christopher Johnson 33 | Yellowstone (1. Gardiner to Miner 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| ID United States | 2011-06-16 | Brad Davis 47 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2011-06-15 | Michael Romo 41 | Susquehanna River Dock Street Dam, Harrisburg, PA |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2011-06-13 | Minh Tu Quang Nguyen, Scott Neacato 22 | Kern 7) Mouth of canyon to Lake Ming | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2011-06-09 | James J. Waring Jr 39 | Colorado 18. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| MI United States | 2011-06-08 | Sean Arnett 28 | Grand River | High I |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-06-05 | Jay McElroy 36 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| GA United States | 2011-06-03 | Anna VanHorn 9 | Chattahoochee 5 - Middle Hooch - Buford Dam to Highway 20 | High II |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| IN United States | 2011-06-01 | Unidentified Boy 1 | Whitewater River Metamora, IN to Elizabethtown, OH | I |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2011-05-31 | Shirley Palmer 73 | Green 4- Ouray to Green River Town | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2011-05-31 | Nathan Daniel Ellison 13 | Provo 3. Deer Creek Reservoir to Utah Lake | High I |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2011-05-28 | Randy A. Eroen 35 | Lochsa 3 - Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2011-05-28 | Angelo Zotto 71 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2011-05-25 | Laura Enquist 14 | Kettle River | High |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-05-23 | Robert Desmarais 65 | Owyhee 3. Three Forks to Rome | Medium |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MI United States | 2011-05-22 | John Przydatek 16 | Huron River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2011-05-21 | Damon Jaroslawski 30 | Huron River |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2011-05-21 | Harry David Orr 60 | Mahoning Creek | High |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2011-05-21 | Jason Whipkey 31 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2011-05-18 | Pamela Boyko 53 | Lehigh River | Medium |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2011-05-16 | Mary Patricia Plochowietz 68 | Smith Camp Baker to Eden Bridge | High I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2011-05-15 | Tony Evans 61 | Cumberland, Big South Fork Station Camp to Lake Cumberland | IV+ |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-05-08 | Unidentified man | Kern River |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ND United States | 2011-05-06 | Cory Berger 23 | Apple Creek | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2011-05-06 | Jeremy Sanders 30 | Mulberry (1) Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground 1) Wolf Pen Recreation Area to Redding Campground (12 miles) | High |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2011-04-30 | Ronald Roth 67 | Black River | High |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2011-04-30 | Two unidentifled paddlers | Bear (Petoskey: Sheridan Street to Lake Petoskey: Sheridan Street to Lake (1.15 mile) | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-04-21 | Donald Smith 45 | Blackwater, North Fork Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2011-04-19 | David Pritchett 48 | Big Walnut Creek |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2011-04-17 | Nicholas Kozemko 24 | Catharine Creek Near Veteran, NY |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| KY United States | 2011-04-13 | Tim Godfrey 29 | Cumberland, Big South Fork (Station Camp to Blue Heron, KY Station Camp to Blue Heron, KY (19 miles) | High |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2011-04-03 | Paul Malone 23 | New 10. Bluestone Dam to Sandstone | High |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-03-26 | Warren Moran 59 | McKenzie 4. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge |
Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2011-03-21 | Tyler Bradt 25 | Abiqua Falls | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-03-20 | Jason Craig 17 | Dry Creek Near Marysville, CA | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2011-03-11 | Jesse Coombs | Abiqua Falls | V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2011-02-19 | Matthew Miller 16 | Walnut Creek None |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| AZ United States | 2011-01-11 | Scott Foster 42 | Colorado 11. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2011-01-01 | Porpon (Paul) Pichanusakorn 27 | Tellico 2. Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Chile | 2010-12-10 | Unidentified Man | Rio Turbio Upper Section | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| Congo, DRC | 2010-12-07 | Hendrik Coetzee 35 | Lukugu (White Nile) flat water area below the rapids |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| Costa Rica | 2010-11-01 | Chad Swenson | Unknown |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2010-10-13 | Alexander Gillespie 51 | Little (Cape Fear trib) Cape Fear trib) (Morrison Bridge to Ft.Bragg | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2010-10-13 | Woman & Children | American, N. Fork |
Other- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2010-10-10 | Mark Hanna 55 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2010-10-03 | Michael J. McCormick 54 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2010-10-01 | James Lind 46 | Norwalk Bridge in Cannondale to Mouth | High VI |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-10-01 | Carl Schneider 35 | Blackwater Blackwater Falls to North Fork Confluence | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2010-09-30 | Unidentified Man | Beaver 1. Moshier Section | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-09-20 | Matt Haynes 21 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-09-19 | Jie An Yang 25 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 2010-09-15 | Rodney Dial 50 | Brushy Creek Chisolm Trail Rd to CR 122 (Red Bud Ln) | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2010-09-05 | Autumn Lee 33 | McKenzie 4. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge | N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2010-09-05 | Sheldon Cross 63 | McKenzie River 3. Olallie Campground to Leaburg Dam | Medium |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2010-09-04 | Jerry Pohlman 68 | Missouri River |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2010-09-02 | Robert Merrill 49 | South Fork Snake River |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2010-08-29 | Susan Marie Kaiser 37 | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Turkey | 2010-08-28 | Cerys Potter 9 | Dalaman Cayi river | III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| KY United States | 2010-08-17 | Bryce Hood 18 | Cumberland, Big South Fork |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2010-08-02 | Cassie Conley 20 | Boise Barber Dam to Ann Morrison Park | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2010-08-02 | Joseph Glasser; Kelly Glasser 49 | Jordan Utah Lake to Rose Park | VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2010-08-01 | Kayla Broughton 19 | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MB Canada | 2010-07-31 | Unidentified Woman 21 | Bloodvein River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2010-07-30 | Unidentified Man 16 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | III+ |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2010-07-26 | Andrew Gardner 9 | Salmon 2 - Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2010-07-24 | Joel Fegarido 46 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | Low III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2010-07-21 | Janet Ann Keck 67 | Guadalupe First Crossing to Common St. | Low II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2010-07-20 | Unidentified Man | James 5. Lower James through Richmond |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| Italy | 2010-07-20 | Branka Stulic | Noce River |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2010-07-18 | Lilly Morales 11 | Clear Creek (Sacramento trib.) Sacramento trib.) (2) Whiskeytown Reservoir to Sacramento Valley | Low VI |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2010-07-16 | Russelle Yap 17 | Skykomish 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2010-07-14 | Chantelle Oakes 25 | North Platte 4- Casper Whitewater Park |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| TX United States | 2010-07-10 | J.R. Campbell 28 | San Marcos San Marcos City Park to Westerfield Crossing | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2010-07-10 | Unidentified Man 41 | Yuba, S. Fork F) Route 49 to Bridgeport | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2010-07-09 | Bill Weaver | Deschutes (F. Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village F. Lava Island Falls to Mount Bachelor Village (Bend) |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2010-07-07 | Ryan Warner 9 | Shenandoah, N. Fork (Riverside Church (Route 921) to Shenandoah Caverns Riverside Church (Route 921) to Shenandoah Caverns (Route 730) | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SD United States | 2010-06-27 | Jeremy Rogers, 38 | Belle Fourche River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OK United States | 2010-06-27 | Aaron Reed 24 | Mountain Fork (2. Reregulation Dam to Hwy 70 2. Reregulation Dam to Hwy 70 (3 miles) |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2010-06-24 | Michael W. Blankartz 28 | Spokane Post Falls Dam to State Line |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 2010-06-21 | Grady L. Singletary 47 | Kaweah Park Boundary/ Gateway to Dinley Bridge |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| IN United States | 2010-06-19 | Fred DiGenova 43 | Eel River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2010-06-16 | Unidentified 9 y.o. boy | American, S. Fork (6. Chili Bar 6. Chili Bar (Route 193 to Coloma) | High N/A |
Raft- |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2010-06-14 | Thomas James 53 | Brush Creek Rincon Camp to Kern River | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2010-06-14 | Dr. Leon Wescombe 29 | Cosumnes, Middle Fork FS Route 9N60 to Mt. Aukum Road |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ND United States | 2010-06-12 | Unidentified Man | Kettle River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| UT United States | 2010-06-12 | Lawrence Evero 47 | Colorado (09. Cisco 09. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab | II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | 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 |
| MT United States | 2010-06-09 | James Dewhurst 55 | Rock Creek (Missoula County) Missoula County) (Middle & West Fork confluence to Clark Fork R. |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal 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 |
| ID United States | 2010-06-04 | Michael Fitzpatrick 59 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2010-06-03 | Allen Brisson 22 | Tuckasegee Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392 | Medium II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | 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 |
| OK United States | 2010-05-24 | Derek Richardson 35 | Arkansas | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2010-05-22 | Dave ?? | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2010-05-22 | Adam Stapleton 32 | Salt Creek | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2010-05-15 | Tom Bonafini 59 | Stonycreek River 3 - Stony Canyon | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2010-05-10 | Two Unidentified Boys 20 | Russell Fork (Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | N/A |
Other- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2010-05-04 | Ryan Schultz 22 | Shenandoah Route 50 to Route 7 |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| KY United States | 2010-05-03 | Robert Archer 55 | Green River | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SD United States | 2010-04-28 | Unidentified Man 40 | Belle Fourche River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| United Kingdom | 2010-04-28 | Simon Fletcher 19 | River Tay Grandtully | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2010-04-25 | Mikah Grant 29 | North Chickamauga Creek 3. Bowater Parking Area to Hwy 27 | High |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2010-04-24 | 2 Unidentified Men 20 | Virgin, N. Fork Zion Narrows | Medium |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2010-04-12 | Unidentified boy 5 | Dan River |
Other- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2010-04-07 | Mark Grand 51 | Shenandoah, N. Fork (Riverside Church (Route 921) to Shenandoah Caverns Riverside Church (Route 921) to Shenandoah Caverns (Route 730) | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2010-04-01 | George Lockey Jr. 62 | Red Moshannon Peale Bridge to W.Br. Susquehanna R. | Medium II |
Other- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2010-03-25 | Alan Benjamin 65 | Connecticut River Near Hanover, NH | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2010-03-23 | Unidentified Woman 21 | Little (Fr.Broad trib) Fr.Broad trib) (2. Base of Triple Falls to Hooker Falls | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-03-22 | Alan Keith Stewart 52 | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MO United States | 2010-03-22 | Wesley Wood 17 | Shoal Creek Allen Bridge to Lime Kiln Park |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NJ United States | 2010-03-21 | Robert Baldwin 58 | Delaware Lambertville Wing Dam | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2010-03-20 | Edward Lynde 53 | Green River (Greenfield) |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MA United States | 2010-03-16 | James P. O'Brien 47 | Hubbard (W Hartland Rd W Hartland Rd (Granville State Park) to Rt 20 | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2010-03-16 | Scott Butts 46 | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2010-03-07 | Unidentified Man | Willamette 2. Alton Baker Park to Peoria Boat Landing |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NH United States | 2010-02-27 | Cassandra Ray 21 | Exeter River In Raymond, NH |
Open Canoe- Other |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2010-01-16 | Three Men | Smith, S. Fork Bridge near Big Flat Campground to confluence with Middle Fork |
Raft- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More | |
| Ecuador | 2010-01-14 | Chad Stoner 36 | Anzu River | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Argentina | 2009-12-14 | Rush Sturges 24 | Rio de Prata |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More | |
| United Kingdom | 2009-12-13 | Sean McCarry | Carnoe River | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-12-09 | Steve Garrison | Moore Run Moore Run Trail to Otter Creek | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| United Kingdom | 2009-11-22 | Chris Wheeler 46 | River Dart Between Dartmeet and Newbridge, on Dartmoor near Ashburton, Cornwall | IV |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OK United States | 2009-10-22 | Bobby Ray Bohn Jr. 46 | Mountain Fork (2. Reregulation Dam to Hwy 70 2. Reregulation Dam to Hwy 70 (3 miles) |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MO United States | 2009-10-16 | James Catt 68 | Jack's Fork River Below Alley Springs | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2009-10-06 | Stephane Hamel | Rouge River Canyon |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More | |
| SC United States | 2009-10-04 | Unknown Teenage Girl 14 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV+ |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-28 | Eric Hampton 32 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-28 | Gisela Zarcufsky | New River 15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2009-09-21 | Susan Dennis 61 | Price (3. Woodside 3. Woodside (US 6 Bridge) to confluence with Green River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2009-09-14 | Jaymes H. Schoenberg 22 | Atigun/Sagavanirktok Dalton Hwy Bridge to Slope Mt. Road Camp | II |
Packraft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-09-12 | Eric Clark 40 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2009-08-23 | Hin Hon Siu 36 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | Medium II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2009-08-17 | Heath Park 28 | Weber River 4. Hennifer to Taggarts | Medium |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2009-08-09 | Ryan Morgan 31 | Little White Salmon Willard to Columbia River | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2009-08-09 | Gary Markovich 55 | Boulder (Jefferson R. tributary) Jefferson R. tributary) (Bison Creek to Jefferson R. | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2009-08-09 | Unidentified Man | Russell Fork (Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-08-03 | Michael Jennings 29 | Bluestone 1. Spanishburg to Eads Mill | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2009-08-02 | Shannon Phillips | Little Ossipee Balch Pond to Saco R. | High |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2009-08-01 | Shanara Henry | Deerfield 5) Zoar Picnic Area to East Charlemont | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2009-07-31 | Karen Pratt 33 | Clackamas River 5. River Mill Dam to Willamette River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | 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 |
| ID United States | 2009-07-28 | Michael Ashe 57 | Payette, S. Fork 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2009-07-26 | Jordan Finke | Green 2. Green Narrows | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2009-07-23 | Jacqueline Nichole Underwood Mason 21 | Bullpasture (Public Fishing Access Public Fishing Access (Rt. 678) to Cowpasture River | High |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
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 |
| UT United States | 2009-07-04 | Timothy Rau 17 | Colorado (15. Westwater to Rose Ranch 15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon) |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| IL United States | 2009-07-02 | Jennifer M. Wehling 23 | Vermilion (Hwy 178 to Ed Hand Hwy. Hwy 178 to Ed Hand Hwy. (7.7 miles) |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| WY United States | 2009-07-01 | Craig McCuistion 50 | Snake (7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch 7 - West Table to Sheep Gulch (Alpine Canyon) | High V |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2009-06-30 | Alan Neely 62 | Des Moines River | High |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2009-06-29 | Soren Pederson 29 | American, S. Fork (6. Chili Bar 6. Chili Bar (Route 193 to Coloma) | Medium |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-06-27 | Shane Loveall 30 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| AL United States | 2009-06-21 | Jimmy Debortoli 64 | Coosa CR 213 or the dam to River Road | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | 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 |
| UT United States | 2009-06-19 | Jody Page 35 | Colorado (09. Cisco 09. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| AR United States | 2009-06-19 | Ronnie Campbell 55 | Ouachita (3) Dragover 3) Dragover (2.9 miles) |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2009-06-19 | Simon Knopp 76 | James 02. Glen Wilton to Gala | High N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2009-06-13 | Brian Stothart 35 | Encampment (State Line to Encampment State Line to Encampment (canyon) | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2009-06-09 | Chris Miller 28 | Brandywine Creek Lenape, PA to Thompson Bridge Road, DE | High |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | 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 |
| WV United States | 2009-06-06 | Mary Smith | Middle Fork 3. Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2009-06-06 | Chris Odum 38 | Blackwater River Blue Bend Road to US 220 | High |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2009-05-29 | Dr. Tony Oertling 54 | Marble Creek (Tributary of St. Joe River) Tributary of St. Joe River) (Camp 3 to St. Joe Confluence | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2009-05-25 | Dennis L. Young 57 | Colorado (15. Westwater to Rose Ranch 15. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal 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 |
| ID United States | 2009-05-23 | Frank Veltri 45 | Coeur d'Alene Bumblebee Bridge to Cataldo | High |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2009-05-22 | Robert Wheatley Jr. 23 | Nisqually 3 - McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant | Low N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2009-05-22 | Cheryl Ann Johnson 51 | Bear Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie | High IV |
Other- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2009-05-21 | James Hughes 54 | Potomac River Great Falls?? | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2009-05-17 | Tony Evans 61 | Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2009-05-16 | Michael Don Carlos 37 | Colorado (17. Moab to Powell Reservoir 17. Moab to Powell Reservoir (Cataract Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2009-05-15 | Tony Evans 61 | Cumberland, Big South Fork The Confluence to Leatherwood Ford | IV |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Poor Planning/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2009-05-09 | Alberto Ramirez 20 | Yakima Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2009-05-08 | Walker Taylor 22 | Tallapoosa Thurlow Dam to boat ramp | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
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 |
| MT United States | 2009-05-06 | Richard Galli | Bitterroot River | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2009-05-02 | Jody Jones 31 | New 13. Thurmond to Cunard | High III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2009-04-29 | Emily Jordan 21 | Kawarau River |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| NC United States | 2009-04-27 | Trevor Church 16 | French Broad Near Arden | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2009-04-26 | Four Kayak Groups | Virgin, N. Fork 1) Chamberlain Ranch to Temple of Sinawava (Zion Narrows) | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2009-04-23 | unknown teenaged girl 16 | Elkhorn Creek (Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles) | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2009-04-19 | Dirk Gombert | Snake (E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - E) Murtaugh Bridge to Twin Falls Reservoir - (The Murtaugh) | High IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2009-04-17 | Richard Honrath Jr. 47 | Silver (B) Upper Silver: Silver Rd to Arvon Rd B) Upper Silver: Silver Rd to Arvon Rd (2.3 miles) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2009-04-17 | John Burnham 63 | Kern 2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2009-04-05 | Unidentified Man | Watauga 5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2009-03-29 | Mercer Oast 51 | Maury (Goshen Pass Goshen Pass (Route 39) to Rockbridge Baths | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2009-03-17 | Glen Schumacher 24 | Elkhart |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2009-03-13 | Unidentified Man 40 | Niagara Niagara Falls |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| KY United States | 2009-03-04 | John Imes 64 | Kentucky Near Lock #4 | Medium I |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2009-01-25 | Sharon Barclay 47 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | V |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2009-01-08 | Unidentified Man | Big Creek 1. Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| Costa Rica | 2008-12-26 | Jeremy Garcia | Reventazon Florida Section | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2008-12-11 | Russel Burrow 31 | North Chickamauga Creek 1. Double Bridge to put-in for gorge run | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2008-12-08 | Unidentified Man | Skykomish 1 - Index (Sunset Falls) to Railroad Bridge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 2008-11-18 | Joel Scott 25 | Unidentified River | II |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| RI United States | 2008-11-09 | William King 17 | Blackstone River |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2008-10-03 | Unidentified Woman 62 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 2008-09-20 | Elwood Owens Montgomery 63 | New (02. Fries 02. Fries (Route 94) to Byllesby Reservoir | Low I |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2008-09-18 | Charles M. Orgovan 32 | Shiawassee City of Corunna | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2008-09-13 | Robert J. Kindle 36 | Madison 1) Hebgen Res to Quake Lake | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KS United States | 2008-09-13 | Dennis Rhodes 47 | Chikaskia River | Medium N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2008-09-07 | Unidentified man, 20 20 | Nissitissit River |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 2008-09-04 | Patrick Luther Smith 71 | Snake, S. Fork Palisades Dam to Launch Site East of Poplar | II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2008-09-03 | Ronnie Zoffer 73 | Glacier Creek | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-08-31 | Conner Guy 27 | Deschutes B. Pringle Falls to Big River Campground |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2008-08-26 | Isaac Ludwig 27 | Little Pigeon, West Prong Chimneys Trailhead to Chimneys Picnic Area | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2008-08-22 | Unidentified Child | American, S. Fork 6. Chili Bar (Route 193 to Coloma) | Medium IV |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2008-08-21 | Thomas McDermott 58 | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2008-08-16 | Kelsey Hemstock 23 | Chilliwack River | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2008-08-13 | Unidentified Woman 17 | Chilliwack River |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| OR United States | 2008-08-05 | Donna Bryan 73 | Umpqua Confluence of N. and S. Umpqua to Scottsburg |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 2008-08-03 | Vladyslav Mitrenko 19 | Susquehanna River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-07-31 | Sheryl Barker 49 | Rogue (3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass 3. Gold Hill Boat Ramp to Grants Pass (up to 18.3 miles) | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2008-07-27 | Kent Hess 43 | Snake River | N/A |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| OR United States | 2008-07-26 | Kathleen Mills 57 | Rogue 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2008-07-26 | Dan Charboneau 60 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | N/A |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2008-07-23 | Veronica?? | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Inexperience/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2008-07-22 | Unidentified Man 44 | Brandywine Creek Lenape, PA to Thompson Bridge Road, DE | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-07-19 | Unknown Elderly Man 86 | Rogue 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2008-07-14 | Unidentified Woman 50 | Stillwater 3. Cliff Swallow public access to Whitebird public access |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2008-07-04 | Unidentified Woman | Flathead, North Fork | N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2008-07-04 | William Studebaker 61 | Salmon, E. Fork of S. Fork 2 - Flight Simulator (near Yellow Pine) to S.F.Salmon River | Medium V |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-07-02 | Lisa Braughton 48 | Deschutes A. Wickiup Dam to Pringle Falls | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2008-06-28 | Kimo Jackson 27 | Blackfoot Scotty Brown Bridge to Johnsrud Park | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2008-06-28 | Dale Herrick 57 | Schuylkill Flat Rock Dam | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 2008-06-27 | Shingo Takura 30 | White River | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-06-27 | Cynthia Lee Vontungein 52 | Rogue 5. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
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 |
| CA United States | 2008-06-21 | Unidentified Woman | Kings River |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | 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 |
| AK United States | 2008-06-18 | Joseph Leffel 59 | Alsek Haines Junction to Dry Bay |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| WI United States | 2008-06-15 | 2 Families Rescued | Milwaukee River | High |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2008-06-15 | Dave Dedmon 53 | East Fork Bitterroot River | High II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2008-06-14 | unknown female | Youghiogheny 3. Upper | Medium IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2008-06-14 | Troy Mikula 30 | Popple B)Morgan Lake Rd to Pine River (11.2 miles) | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-06-08 | Fin Terry 11 | Clackamas 5. River Mill Dam to Willamette River | High II |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | 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 |
| BC Canada | 2008-06-01 | Ben Earle 25 | Finn Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2008-06-01 | Robert Blight 42 | Rogue 6. Foster Bar to Gold Beach | High |
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 |
| OR United States | 2008-05-28 | Robertson Winters 22 | Willamette River Near Coburg | High |
Raft- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2008-05-26 | Melody Alvestad, Jeff Rayman 44 | Dearborn 4) Hwy 287 Bridge to Missouri R. | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2008-05-25 | Walter Cruz 53 | Penobscot, W. Branch Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| WA United States | 2008-05-24 | Kenneth Clark 44 | Cle Elum 2 - Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir | High II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2008-05-24 | ksqiwqt 28 | Vermilion Cty Rd just NW of Hwy 178 to Oglesby Cutoff (Cty 23) (7.7 miles) | High N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-24 | Nicholas Harcun 32 | Cheat River 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-20 | Charles R. Brown 70 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2008-05-18 | Mike Stano 45 | Green 2 - Green River Gorge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2008-05-17 | Vicki J. Miller-Savard 42 | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2008-05-04 | Chilliwack Thurston-Tamihi | Low III |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AR United States | 2008-05-04 | Will Davenport 7 | Buffalo River | High I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2008-04-18 | Alex Perry 18 | Ashuelot 3. Ashuelot to Hinsdale | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 2008-04-17 | David Holcombe 24 | West 3. Salmon Hole to Route l00 | High II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2008-04-17 | Kiernan Norman 18 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2008-04-06 | Mark Boucher 33 | Ashuelot 2. Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2008-03-22 | Marion Cox 51 | Center Creek Carthage to Belleville (26.5 miles) | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2008-03-16 | Randall Johnson 45 | Colorado 11. Lees Ferry to Lake Mead (Grand Canyon) | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2008-01-12 | Scott Loveland | Meadow Run 381 Bridge to Youghiogheny River | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2008-01-12 | Steve ?? | Little River 2. Upper Two | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2007-12-29 | Jerry Nutter 56 | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2007-11-28 | Sarah Cox | Payette 3. Main Payette - Gutter and Bladder Wave | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| Honduras | 2007-11-08 | Eric Simonds 52 | Rio Cangrejal |
Raft- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2007-10-06 | Maxwell Lentz 17 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2007-08-19 | Kyle Stidham 23 | Kaituna River Awesome Gorge near Rotorua. | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2007-08-13 | Unidentified Woman 29 | Blanco River Wimberly to Kyle | Medium I |
Other- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2007-08-12 | Conrad Fourney 48 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2007-08-12 | Pat Bortner 51 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Low V |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2007-08-07 | Sari Starr 58 | Boise River | II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| KS United States | 2007-08-05 | Joshua Bryant, Richard Heyroth 25 | Kansas River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2007-08-05 | Jillian Ward 26 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2007-08-02 | Elizabeth Ellis 50 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | N/A |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2007-07-27 | Marvin Silver 63 | Kern 5) Sandy Flat to Democrat Hot Springs (Miracle Run) | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC United States | 2007-07-27 | Linda Englehart 27 | Kicking Horse River Lower Canyon | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2007-07-24 | Kristi Adams 20 | North Umpqua |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AB Canada | 2007-07-17 | Unidentified Man 34 | Kannanaskis River Kananaskis River. | Medium |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2007-07-17 | Martin Rike 39 | St. Croix River | Low I |
Raft- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2007-07-15 | Teresa Yawn 43 | S. Fork of the Flathead Below Hungry Horse Dam |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2007-07-14 | Elaine A. Dier 52 | Esopus Creek | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IA United States | 2007-07-14 | Joseph Wanek, & Rachel Treptow 23 | Des Moines River |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More | |
| TX United States | 2007-07-13 | Frank Archible 49 | Guadalupe First Crossing to Cypress Bend Park | Medium II+ |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 2007-07-12 | Unidentified Woman 29 | Blanco river Wimberly to Kyle | Medium I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2007-07-10 | Krystal Davenport 19 | Colorado Austin, Below Longhorn Dam |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | 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 |
| TX United States | 2007-07-08 | Unidentified Man 23 | Trinity River | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2007-07-07 | Helen Mall | Youghiogheny 4. Middle | Low II |
Kayak - Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Inadequate Equipment/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2007-07-04 | Ronald Osborne 23 | Sacramento River | II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2007-07-02 | Dean Fairburn 45 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - The Staircase Run | IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2007-06-24 | Paul Abraszewski 37 | Blackfoot (Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek Trail Creek Bridge to Cedar Creek (near Aldridge) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2007-06-22 | Andy Irvine 15 | Stillwater River | N/A |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| MT United States | 2007-06-16 | Max Braune 74 | Yellowstone 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2007-06-16 | Saffin Virani, 35 35 | Kicking Horse | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AL Canada | 2007-06-10 | Two Men, 28 28 | Bow River In Calgary, Alberta | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2007-06-10 | Jose Rivera 66 | Hudson 4. Spier Falls to Sherman Island | Low I |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| NC United States | 2007-06-07 | A.C. Phillips 71 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2007-06-06 | Unidentified Woman 29 | Green River 04. Ouray to Green River Town (Desolation & Gray) | III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2007-06-01 | Unidentified Man, 19 19 | Brazos River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2007-05-31 | Unidentified Woman | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury 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 |
| TX United States | 2007-05-30 | Ty Patterson 28 | Paluxy Somervell CR 1008 to Glen Rose Park | N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2007-05-28 | Cliff Walker 58 | Cibolo Creek None | High III |
Open Canoe- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal 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 |
| TX United States | 2007-05-21 | John Grover | Colorado Austin, Below Longhorn Dam | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury 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 | |
| OH United States | 2007-05-20 | Corrie Fister, 30 | Big Darby Creek |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | 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 | 2007-05-19 | 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 |
| TX United States | 2007-05-18 | Joseph Zaborowski 60 | Blanco Five-Mile Dam | Low III |
Kayak - Other- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2007-05-12 | Family of Four 34 | Missisippi River |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2007-05-12 | Justin Disney 16 | Whites Creek | High |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2007-05-12 | Three Boys | Ten Mile River |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury Private | Read More | |
| IA United States | 2007-04-29 | Jonathan Hill 22 | Iowa River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2007-04-29 | Nicole Barlow 16 | Susquehanna River Holtwood | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2007-04-27 | Frank Lampman 33 | Saranac River 2. Silver Lake Road to Redford | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2007-04-22 | Ashley Miller 24 | Cheoah Santeetlah Dam to Calderwood Lake Boat Launch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2007-04-21 | Mr.Moss 27 | Fox River | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2007-04-19 | Michael Blair 32 | Nashua | High N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2007-04-17 | Unknown 14 y.o. girl 15 | Basic Creek | High |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2007-04-17 | Chris Gabbard, John Hansbauer | Great Miami River in Hamilton, OH |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AZ United States | 2007-03-31 | Marc Allred 62 | Colorado Lees Ferry to Lake Mead (Grand Canyon) | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KS United States | 2007-03-06 | Ladd Fish 34 | Kansas River | High IV |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| New Zealand | 2007-01-16 | Dennis Squires 48 | Waikaia River | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2007-01-01 | Paul McKinney 33 | Rocky Broad 2. Along Route 64/74 to Lake Lure at Chimney Rock | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2006-11-28 | Cliff Eisner 36 | East Branch of the Saco | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-11-13 | Christina Watson 20 | Soleduck 4. Bear Creek to Hatchery (Mosh Pit) | High III |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2006-11-12 | Joseph Rivera 27 | Passaic | High |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-11-07 | John Prentice 36 | Skykomish 2 - Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Cold Water/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2006-10-25 | Unidentified Man | Feather, N. Fork 2) Rock Creek Dam to Rock Creek Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2006-10-21 | Eric Walker 23 | New River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2006-10-20 | Shane Hulsey 33 | Little 1. Hwy 35 to Upper Two | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2006-10-05 | Eugene Wise 65 | French Broad River | High II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2006-09-25 | Bryan Lynwood Pierce | Chestatee 3 - Copper Mine to Lumpkin County Park | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-09-16 | Jason Emerson | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-09-11 | Ben Weaver | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2006-09-07 | Unidentified Man | Dead Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2006-09-03 | Kathy Chang 21 | Deerfield Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-09-03 | Eligio Santos 30 | Deschutes K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls | Medium III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-08-27 | Jack Dornhoffer 15 | North Umpaqua | II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2006-08-25 | Unidentified Man | American Sunrise Avenue to Watt Avenue | II |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2006-08-19 | Unidentified Girl, 10 10 | Lehigh 3. Jim Thorpe to Bowmanstown | Low II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-08-08 | David Layman 27 | Deschutes River K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls | Medium III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-07-23 | Jasmine Ball 12 | Yakima Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp | II |
Raft- |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2006-07-23 | Christine Piatti 13 | American, S. Fork 6. Route 193 (Chili Bar) to Folsom Lake (Salmon Falls Road Bridge) | High IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-07-23 | Meghan Doggett 21 | Wenatchee 2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth (Tumwater Canyon) | V |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2006-07-17 | Kara McCue 21 | Mohican Clear Fork | High II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-07-17 | Harvey S. Kappeler Jr 60 | Rogue 1. Lost Creek Reservoir to Gold Ray Dam | Medium II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 2006-07-16 | Guenther Siegel 71 | Menominee A) Piers Gorge: Niagara to Hwy.8 | Low III |
Raft- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-07-15 | Mindy Cosaert 16 | Wenatchee (2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth 2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth (Tumwater Canyon) | N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2006-07-15 | Jackie Henigin | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2006-07-14 | Taylor Evans 5 | Russian Creek |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2006-07-11 | Unidentified Man 62 | Yellowstone River | II |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-07-09 | Unknown Woman | Deschutes River In Downtown Bend | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 2006-07-09 | Unknown Man | Deerfield Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-07-06 | Danielle Hagler 17 | Deschutes K. US 26 (Warm Springs) to Sherars Falls | Medium |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2006-06-30 | Aaron Cooper 21 | James 2. Balcony Falls Run | High II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2006-06-28 | Unidentified Teens | Saluda 3 - Holiday Bridge Hydro Station to Ware Shoals | High II |
Other- Other |
Poor Planning/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2006-06-26 | Unknown Girl 12 | Tuolumne Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool | V |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2006-06-26 | Paul Hoda 26 | Mill Creek | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2006-06-25 | Scott Schafer 21 | North Platte River | II |
Other- |
/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| OR United States | 2006-06-23 | Geoffrey Reynolds 29 | Clackamas River | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-06-14 | Neville Williams 67 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | High V |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 2006-06-11 | Kathy ?? | Colorado 2. Westwater to Rose Ranch (Westwater Canyon) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | 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 |
| PA United States | 2006-06-10 | Bruce Pumphrey | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2006-06-10 | Sara Varnum 18 | Clark Fork 1. Alberton Put In to Fish Creek | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2006-06-10 | Andrew W. Smith 29 | SF Payette | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| GA United States | 2006-06-09 | Robert Maerin | Savannah River |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Injury 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 |
| GA United States | 2006-06-08 | Steve Frazier | Overflow Creek USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge | Low V |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2006-06-06 | Olivier Tardif 35 | Ausable, W. Branch "Whiteface" Section | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-06-04 | Gary Dean Kirk 46 | Yakima Richland and Kennewick, WA | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2006-06-02 | Hari Natgunasekaram 12 | Caddo Norman to Amity | II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2006-06-02 | John Rizas, 63 & 58, and Linda Clark, 69 63 | Snake Yellowstone Natl Park Entrance to Flagg Ranch | High II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| MD United States | 2006-05-28 | Mike Wevrick | Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury 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 | 2006-05-27 | 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 |
| IL United States | 2006-05-27 | Craig Fliege 38 | Fox b) Yorkville | Medium N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal 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 | 2006-05-26 | 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 |
| ID United States | 2006-05-21 | James Stewart 50 | Marsh Creek State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon | III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-05-20 | Jeff Driver 50 | Klickitat 1 - Yakama Reservation to Leidl Campground | High III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| Papua New Guinea | 2006-05-19 | Shlomo Haruvi, Itamar Haikin, one other | Watut River | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 2006-05-14 | Augustine Carbunar 20 | Winooski Middlesex to Waterbury | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2006-05-08 | Unidentified Man | Skykomish 2 - Railroad Bridge to Big Eddy | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Inadequate Equipment/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2006-05-06 | Mark Dragoon 28 | Ausable Keeseville to US Route 9 | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2006-04-30 | Robert Feltzer 50 | Eel, Middle Fork Black Butte River to Dos Rios | III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2006-04-30 | Gary Gardiner 26 | Jordan Utah Lake to Rose Park | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-04-29 | Joseph Tibig 33 | Crooked 1. Lone Pine Bridge to Crooked River Ranch | High V |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2006-04-26 | Jeffrey Daniel Ryan 28 | St. Joe 3. Conrad Crossing Campground to Bluff Creek Bridge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | 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 | |
| WV United States | 2006-04-23 | Sally Naas 62 | Cranberry AC (Lower): Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal 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 |
| MN United States | 2006-04-23 | Bill Kabitz | St. Louis Scanlon to Thompson Reservoir | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2006-04-15 | Dawn Ruben | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | 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 |
| CT United States | 2006-04-12 | Russell Frank 53 | Fenton | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2006-02-05 | Christopher Reeves | North Chickamauga Creek 3. Bowater Parking Area to Hwy 27 | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2006-02-05 | Timothy Tworog 54 | Rough and Ready Creek Siskiyou National Forest to Hwy 199 | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| HI United States | 2006-02-02 | Tom Dallinger 62 | Nuuanu River | High |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2006-01-21 | Karen Abse 50 | James 5. Lower James through Richmond | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2006-01-10 | Anthony Suozzo 26 | Delaware | Medium I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2006-01-07 | Jamie Albert 21 | Wilson Creek C) The Gorge: National Forest sign to parking area above Brown Mtn. Beach | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2005-11-03 | RC Forney 42 | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2005-10-09 | Tom Mangieri 67 | Contoocook, N. Branch Route 9 & 123 to Hillsboro Fire Sta | V |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2005-10-08 | Ralph Jolin 27 | Dead Spencer Falls to West Forks | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2005-09-26 | Glen Rogers 50 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2005-07-31 | Renee Wyser-Pratte 34 | McKenzie 4. Leaburg Dam to Hayden Bridge |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WV United States | 2005-07-24 | John Mullen 37 | Tygart Valley 6. Valley Falls to Hammond | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2005-07-15 | Mark Sundin 48 | Willamette 1. Coast Fork / Middle Fork confluence to Alton Baker Park | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Inadequate Equipment/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2005-07-14 | Pnina Ganzfried 32 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Inflatable Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2005-07-09 | Unidentified Man | French Broad 9. Barnard to Hot Springs | High II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| TN United States | 2005-07-07 | Stan Guy 24 | Ocoee Upper Ocoee - Ocoee #3 to Ocoee #2 Dam | III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NM United States | 2005-06-30 | Chase Hathenbruck 15 | Animas River 8. Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park | High N/A |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2005-06-29 | Aaron Roche 30 | Chauga 4: Cobbs Bridge Rd. to N. Horseshoe Bridge Rd. | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2005-06-27 | Rick Huffman 61 | Hulahula R Grasser's Airstrip to Arey Island (Arctic Ocean) |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2005-06-26 | Michael Wallace Eckert 32 | Tuolumne Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 2005-06-16 | Brent Bradley 20 | Tuolumne Clavey Falls | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2005-06-10 | Robert Godfrey 58 | St. John American Realty Road 71.8 mi to Allagash, 28 mi to Fort Kent | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2005-06-05 | Carolyn Walan 61 | Rio Grande (5. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge 5. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2005-06-05 | Ben Morin 9 | Spokane (3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats 3. T.J. Menach Bridge in Spokane to Plese Flats (Lower) | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| NM United States | 2005-05-30 | Unidentified Airman 23 | Rio Grande (5. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge 5. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box) | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2005-05-29 | Joseph Paul Bailey 41 | Yuba Highway 20 to Marysville | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2005-05-29 | Marcos Medina 35 | Mokelumne Ponderosa Way to Electra to Hwy 49 Bridge | Medium III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2005-05-26 | Miles Hubbard 21 | St. Joe River |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MT United States | 2005-05-23 | Mark Mitzel 24 | Yellowstone 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | High III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2005-05-23 | Dellia Chaffin | North Platte | High N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NF Canada | 2005-05-21 | Frazier Champion | White River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2005-05-14 | Alison Roberge 17 | Elaho | III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 2005-05-06 | Erich Fleischman 50 | Illinois 2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2005-04-17 | Jason Ray 30 | Snake (C) Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix R. C) Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix R. (12 miles) | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2005-04-09 | Arthur Suarez 40 | James 4. Upper James into Richmond | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2005-04-04 | James McCann 48 | Cobbosseecontee Stream 2. Gardiner to Kennebec River | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2005-03-28 | Jeremiah Ramsey 29 | Indian Creek (Low water bridge to Big Piney Creek Low water bridge to Big Piney Creek (9.8 miles) | N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2005-02-19 | David Pennell 53 | Carmel Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2004-12-29 | Brian Gianelli 24 | Granite Creek |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 2004-12-01 | Dave Edspeseth 35 | Wind 3. Ranger Station near Stabler to High Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2004-11-28 | Terri Cressman 46 | Saucon Creek Lower Saucon Township | High II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2004-11-24 | Brian Rueff 20 | Green Narrows of the Green | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 2004-11-23 | Unidentified Man 62 | Colorado Grand Canyon | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2004-10-24 | John Heffernan 66 | Russell Fork Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2004-10-19 | Todd Andrew 35 | Potomac Great Falls |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| MN United States | 2004-10-09 | Jassikay Cohen-Bruggerman 2 | Cannon Lake Byllesby County Park to confluence with Little Cannon | High I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2004-09-30 | Ken Robinson 51 | Rogue 2. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) | IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2004-09-26 | John Helsby 36 | Ashlu Creek Mine Run | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2004-09-17 | Alicia Stramiello 20 | Oconee Middle | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2004-09-13 | Corinne Casey 40 | Russian Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge | III |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2004-09-11 | Victor Fernandes 46 | Kennebec 1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 2004-08-17 | Calvin Hewitt 7 | Neversink | I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2004-08-15 | Fred Stewart 24 | Neversink 1. Rock Hill to Oakland Valley | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2004-08-13 | Kevin Wade 42 | Allegheny River north of Emlenton | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2004-07-24 | Bill Bowey 48 | Stevens Creek | VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2004-07-11 | Kenneth Schmidt 41 | Guadalupe Comfort to Farm Road 3351 | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2004-07-10 | Layton Ledgister 52 | Delaware Shohola | II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 2004-06-29 | Morgan Funk 15 | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WY United States | 2004-06-26 | Randall Anderson 35 | Clarks Fork Yellowstone 2. Upper | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2004-06-26 | Derek Bell 24 | Grand Ronde F. Minam (Wallowa River) to Troy | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2004-06-25 | Unidentified Man 59 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2004-06-24 | John Staley 58 | Gallatin 3. Greek Creek to Spanish Creek | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2004-06-22 | Clarence Savage 52 | Sixmile Creek Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WI United States | 2004-06-20 | Paul Butzen 62 | Sheboygen downtown Sheboygan Falls | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2004-06-20 | Richard Blakeslee 64 | Kenai Kenai Lake (Sterling Highway) to Skilak Lake |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| AK United States | 2004-06-19 | Susan Payne 52 | Portage Creek Portage Lake to Turnagain Arm | I |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2004-06-17 | Mark Loverdi 43 | Appomattox Brasfield Dam | VI |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2004-06-17 | Deb Martin 34 | Fordyce Creek Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2004-06-14 | Mark Simms 53 | Big Laurel Creek Hurricane to Hot Springs | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2004-06-13 | 2 Women | Chattahoochee 6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 2004-06-11 | Curtis Ensley 46 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2004-06-09 | Shlomi Bgdadi | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 | |
| GA United States | 2004-06-06 | Chuck Wilburn | Chestatee 3 - Copper Mine to Lumpkin County Park | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2004-06-05 | Gail Sparwasser 58 | Selway 1 - Paradise to Selway Falls | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2004-05-22 | David Probst 48 | Cheat Canyon 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High V |
Inflatable Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2004-05-22 | Jack Spurlock 64 | Paint Creek Paint Creek Reservoir to Route 41 Bridge | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 2004-04-18 | Dean Forostoski 49 | Farmington Tariffville (Route 189) to Highway 187 (Tariffville Gorge) | II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2004-04-11 | Linda Weiss 32 | Mettawee Raceville to Grays Corner | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2004-03-19 | Unidentified Man | Little 3. Elbow to the 'Y' (Townsend) | II+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2004-03-13 | Eric Roosa 25 | Wallkill Walden to mouth | I |
Open Canoe- |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KS United States | 2004-03-07 | Adam Bruna 18 | Smokey Hill near Indian Rock Park, Salina | N/A |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2004-03-06 | Unidentified Woman | American, N. Fork 3. Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge | N/A |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Cold Water/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2004-01-25 | Jon Lord 34 | Russell Fork Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-11-21 | Josh Reichert 22 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2003-11-19 | Unidentified Man | Watauga Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake | High II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2003-11-09 | Ben Manfredi 24 | Elwha 1. Grand Canyon | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2003-11-09 | Keith Green 40 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-10-09 | Unidentified Man 30 | Great Miami River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2003-09-28 | James Williamson 58 | Oswegatchie River | II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-09-27 | Yannick Meraud | Feather, N. Fork 3) Cresta Dam to Poe Dam | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2003-09-19 | Christopher Ball 21 | Broad Run (2. Beverly Mills (Route 55) to Buckland 2. Beverly Mills (Route 55) to Buckland (Route 29/211) | II |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-09-14 | Scott Manning | Kings 4. Pine Flat Dam to Centerville (Route 180) | Low N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-08-15 | Unidentified Boy 9 | Great Miami River | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2003-08-13 | Alisa Belcourt 15 | Wenatchee 1. Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground | V |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2003-08-12 | four camp counselors | Boquet Spit Rock Falls | High VI |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2003-08-09 | Ryan Philbrick 29 | Clackamas 3. Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir | Low II |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 2003-08-07 | Dan Crain 42 | Clarks Fork Yellowstone 4. The Box | VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2003-08-03 | Unidentified Man | Youghiogheny 3. Upper | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2003-07-30 | Matt Sheridan 18 | Rutherford Creek Upper | High VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Darkness/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| QC Canada | 2003-07-22 | Unidentified River Guide | Jacques-Cartier Tewksbury | IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 2003-07-20 | R0n Baird | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-07-16 | Unidentified Man | Olentangy River Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Rd. pull-off | High N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2003-07-12 | Joel Hayes 15 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-07-08 | Wayne Hawthorne 48 | Salmon, S. Fork Limestone Bluffs to Matthews Creek Campground | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 2003-07-07 | Sandra Barnett 24 | Vermilion, M. Fork | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2003-07-05 | Unidentified Man | Wilson Creek C) The Gorge: National Forest sign to parking area above Brown Mtn. Beach | High IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2003-07-05 | Andrew Darden 46 | Youghiogheny Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-07-05 | Richard Thurman 63 | Kern Lower | II |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 2003-07-04 | Hoyt Boyzart 52 | French Broad | High II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2003-07-04 | Richard DiLaurenzio | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2003-07-03 | Jason Smith 27 | Wenatchee (2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth 2. Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth (Tumwater Canyon) | V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-06-29 | Jesse Heiss 23 | Shenandoah | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-06-22 | Scott A. Sapp 28 | Little Miami |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NJ United States | 2003-06-22 | Brian Tomasa 37 | Raritan near New Brunswick, NJ | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-06-20 | Kevin Lodder 24 | Great Miami | N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2003-06-18 | Rachael E. Graham 12 | French Creek Route 100 to French Creek Road | II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2003-06-09 | Nathan Raymer 24 | Watauga 2/3. NC Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge | High III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | 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 |
| NY United States | 2003-06-02 | Obinna Okoro 17 | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | High II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-06-01 | James Owens 40 | Cache Creek 2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | 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 | 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 |
| WA United States | 2003-05-30 | James Nelson 35 | Skykomish, N. Fork 2. Bear Creek (Drumbeater) to South Fork confluence | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2003-05-26 | Tony Cobb 42 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium V |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2003-05-25 | Vaughn Jones | Marsh Creek | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2003-05-25 | Matt Bartley | Salmon, Middle Fork 1 - Marsh Creek to Boundary Creek | High IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2003-05-17 | Jim Rada 52 | Presque Isle C) Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2003-05-11 | Ryan Corrigan 21 | Androscoggin River | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-05-04 | David Edrington 52 | Yuba, S. Fork C) Washington to Edwards Crossing | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2003-05-03 | Jeff Ellis 23 | Shackleford Creek | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2003-04-27 | Lauren Orton 32 | Wind River | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MD United States | 2003-04-25 | Jennifer Lohnert 12 | Potomac 6. Little Falls | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-04-14 | Jeff Mayfield 34 | Big Sandy Creek 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2003-03-27 | Walt Given 60 | Kanawha River Kanawha Falls near Gauley Bridge | High II |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-03-16 | Arthur Sexton 72 | Maumee River | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2003-03-16 | Richard Jensen 55 | Cuyahoga Lower Gorge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2003-03-14 | Matt Painley 19 | Youghiogheny Lower | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 2003-02-22 | Darrell Fleming 25 | Warrior, Locust Fork | III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2002-12-28 | Thomas "T.J." Middleton 40 | Middle Fork Smith River Upper Middle Fork | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2002-10-03 | Chapin Clark 71 | Rogue 2. Grave Creek (Galice) to Foster Bar (Agness) | IV |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 2002-09-14 | Unidentified Boy, 5 5 | Skykomish 3 - Big Eddy to Monroe | Low II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2002-09-04 | Richie Ginsburg 50 | Raquette 5) Stone Valley: Colton to Brown's Bridge | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 2002-08-24 | Nick Conant 35 | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2002-08-14 | Caroline Granger 27 | Payette, S. Fork 4 - The Staircase Run (Deer Creek turnout to Banks) | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2002-08-11 | David Moore 73 | Schuylkill River Plymouth Dam | N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2002-07-20 | Larry Kerwin 49 | Esopus Creek Big Indian to Allaben | II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2002-07-03 | Rob Horne 36 | Barton Creek Lost Creek to Loop 360 | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2002-07-01 | Howard Wymper 73 | Yellowstone 1. Gardiner to Miner (Yankee Jim Canyon) | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2002-06-30 | Mario Rosales 20 | Stanislaus Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry | Low IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2002-06-29 | Victor Cordell 77 | Mad River Mad River Run | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 2002-06-27 | Boy 13 | Floyds Fork 1526 Bridge to Hwy 61/Salt River (Shepherdsville) | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2002-06-27 | Robert Scholer 55 | Gallatin 3. Greek Creek to Spanish Creek | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 2002-06-19 | Unknown Man & Woman 54 | Flathead, Middle Fork 3. Moccasin Creek to West Glacier | High |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2002-06-15 | Livia Stoyke 32 | Mistaya River Mistaya Canyon |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| NY United States | 2002-06-15 | Mr. Bryant 68 | Grass 1. Lampsons Falls to Downerville | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2002-06-15 | Ram Chaitanya Reddy Pallicala | Deckers Creek 2. Preston Co. line 5.8 mi to WV 7 | Low |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2002-06-15 | Sandra Schoeps 19 | Cache Creek 2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2002-06-15 | Joe Alteri 19 | Summit Creek | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2002-06-10 | Nicole Coppolino 17 | Esopus Creek Big Indian to Boiceville | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
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 | 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 |
| OH United States | 2002-05-12 | Chad Schreibman 18 | Chagrin River Willoughby | N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 2002-05-12 | 4 Powerboaters | Missisippi River Dam near I-90 Bridge at Dresbach, MN | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 2002-05-09 | Denise Stone 43 | Hinkson Creek Hinkson Creek Road to Reactor Field | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2002-05-04 | Ed Mohn 42 | Tellico 1. Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2002-05-04 | Edgar Mauss 43 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | High IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2002-04-29 | Ryan Palmer 19 | Mill Creek along Mill Creek Road into Frenchtown | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2002-04-28 | Joe Steffl 30 | Shavers Fork Bemis to Bowden | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2002-04-16 | William Peace 34 | Hoosic Schaghticoke Dam to Powerhouse | N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2002-04-14 | Joseph Moore 29 | Molalla Table Rock Fork to Glen Avon Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2002-03-24 | Gregg Wilson 33 | Trinity below Quannah Parker Park | High VI |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2002-03-15 | Robert Versailles 25 | Oswegatchie River | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 2002-02-16 | Guide Trainee 21 | Pacuare | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| I Ecuador | 2002-01-20 | Paul Horner 32 | Oyacachi River | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 2001-12-17 | John Buckner 25 | North Cadron Creek |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More | |
| VA United States | 2001-12-17 | Phillip Gibbs 67 | Maury Lower | Low II |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 2001-11-24 | Juliette Garcia 33 | Guadalupe Canyon Dam to First Crossing | High II |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Ecuador | 2001-11-01 | Stephen Korinchak 28 | Papallacta River | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2001-10-16 | Robert Feller 27 | Elwha 1. Grand Canyon | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2001-10-08 | Eric Jackson | Potomac 3. Through Great Falls (several runs) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2001-09-09 | Unknown Woman | Cache Creek 2) Bear Creek Confluence to Rumsey | Medium III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2001-09-03 | Vidya Anand 29 | Schuylkill River | I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-08-31 | Howard Dickerson 29 | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2001-08-26 | Madison Gail 6 | Yakima Confluence with Teanaway River to Thorp | N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-12 | Jonathan McKnight 30 | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium II |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-08 | Rachel Sarchet 19 | Nolichucky Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | 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 |
| WI United States | 2001-08-05 | Erin Swieringa 35 | Wisconsin (E) Whiting Dam / Al Tech County Park E) Whiting Dam / Al Tech County Park (PnP) | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 2001-08-04 | unidentified hiker | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 | III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 2001-08-04 | Guruswamy Babu Gurusubramani 27 | Chattahoochee 6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-08-01 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | IV |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2001-07-30 | Chris Kulcheski 37 | Delaware Lower | Medium I |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OH United States | 2001-07-29 | Angela Smith 27 | Mad River near Fairborn | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2001-07-28 | Bobby Cheung 13 | Nooksack River | Medium II |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 2001-07-22 | Brian Shealy 21 | Saluda 3 - Holiday Bridge Hydro Station to Ware Shoals | III |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2001-07-22 | Bennie Hicks 56 | Colorado (14. Loma launch to Westwater launch 14. Loma launch to Westwater launch (Ruby - Horsethief) | II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2001-07-21 | Unidentified Man 70 | Delaware River | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| WA United States | 2001-07-14 | David Christoferson 49 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-07-14 | H.J. Pratt 27 | Potomac Harpers Ferry - Dam #3 to Rt. 340 Bridge | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 2001-07-14 | Carlos Gonzales 24 | John Day 1. Service Creek to Clarno (Upper John Day) | II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 2001-07-01 | unidentified man | Kennebec Gorge | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 2001-06-30 | Richard Cook 70 | Tatonduk 23 miles Upstream from Eagle, AK | Medium I |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2001-06-28 | Kay Denfeld 57 | Sauk, N. Fk. Above North Fork Falls | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2001-06-24 | Gretchen Nyce 59 | Loyalsock Lower Near Barboursville | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2001-06-23 | Laurel Walker 21 | Diamond Fork | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 2001-06-08 | George Zeiter 41 | Charley River | High IV |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 2001-05-31 | Rick "Purple" Hayes 46 | Chiliwack River | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 2001-05-28 | Margaret Coyne 57 | Rio Grande Pilar | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 2001-05-07 | David Ranson 34 | Yuba, N. Fk. Union Flat to Goodyear's Bar | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2001-05-05 | Russ Campbell 50 | Boise, S. Fk. Below Anderson Ranch Dam | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2001-04-22 | Glen Greenhalgh 50 | Contoocook Below Ramsdell Road Bridge out side of Henniker, NH | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 2001-04-20 | Chris Wolski 23 | Middlebury Ripton to E. Middlebury | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 2001-04-18 | Donald Hunt 9 | Cumberland, Big South Fork Leatherwood Ford to Station Camp | High IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2001-04-11 | David Golley 19 | Chittenango Creek | High III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 2001-04-10 | Samuel Gillis 35 | Grand Rive | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2001-04-08 | Neil Balcer 23 | Slippery Rock Cr. Lower, Eckart Bridge to Harris bridge | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2001-03-31 | Nancy Roberts 38 | Trinity, South Fk. | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | 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 |
| VA United States | 2001-03-23 | Garland Reece 48 | James Downtown | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Chile | 2001-03-15 | Brennan Guth 32 | Palguin River near Pucon, Chile | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2001-02-17 | Jon Nickolas 31 | Mill Creek Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2001-02-01 | Ed Owens 25 | Pigeon Dries | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2001-01-16 | Barry Tessman | Lake Isabella Lake | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2000-12-02 | Chris Ringsven 27 | Nisqually 1 - La Grande Reservoir to Mashel River | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Peru | 2000-11-05 | Dan Dunlap 46 | Pilaton River, Peru | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2000-10-29 | Jason | Moose 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2000-10-15 | Unknown Man 45 | Connecticut River | High N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-10-15 | Phil Longtin | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 2000-09-28 | B.K. Basran 30 | Rio Naranjo, Costa Rica | Medium |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
Inadequate Equipment/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 2000-09-16 | Andrea Yealy 16 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2000-09-07 | Stewart Hill 63 | Youghiogheny Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NJ United States | 2000-08-15 | Charles Weaver 58 | Musconetcong Below Warren Glen | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2000-08-15 | Doug Wivell 25 | Rappahannock Tidal area Near Tappahannock, VA | Medium I |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2000-08-08 | Witt Mills 29 | Green Narrows | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 2000-08-05 | Unidentified Man | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Injury 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 |
| TN United States | 2000-07-30 | Chris Kelley | Ocoee Middle | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 2000-07-26 | Jerry Probst 50 | Penas Blancas River | High V |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| CT United States | 2000-07-18 | Fernando Garcia 37 | Farmington Tarrifville Gorge | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 2000-07-17 | Shane Dunning 26 | Flathead, Middle Fork 4. West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge | Medium II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 2000-07-15 | Moto | Payette, N. Fk. | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | 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 |
| WA United States | 2000-07-10 | Mike Barker 35 | Cascade 2 - Marble Creek Campground to Bridge nr. Skagit confluence | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 2000-07-10 | Unknown Man | Deerfield, W. Branch Heartwellville to Readsboro Village | High V |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2000-07-08 | Taylor Veitch 10 | American, S. Fk. Chili Bar | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MI United States | 2000-07-04 | Unidentified Woman 25 | Clinton River | High I |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-07-04 | Star Mitchell 63 | Cheat Canyon | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2000-07-03 | James Gentz | Clinton River Near Pontiac | High N/A |
Kayak - Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 2000-07-02 | Alex Kitchen 28 | James Downtown | Medium IV |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 2000-07-02 | Frank Vanluven 40 | Clinton River Near Pontiac | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2000-06-26 | Willie Pate 46 | Youghiogheny Lower | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 2000-06-17 | Billy Danford 45 | Teton Teton Dam site to Teton Forks | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 2000-06-15 | Dr. Nicole MacLaren 37 | River in Costa Rican Rain Forest Leptospirosis Infection | Medium |
Raft- Other |
Other/ Other | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 2000-06-05 | Derek Snelling 17 | N. Fork Yuba near Downieville | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-06-01 | Unidentified Man 24 | Cheat Canyon Jenkinsburg to Cheat Lake | III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| ID United States | 2000-05-31 | Eileen DiAngelo 44 | Salmon River | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 2000-05-26 | Fredrick House 42 | Perkiomen Cr. | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 2000-05-12 | Samuel Johnson 74 | Colorado Cataract Canyon | High IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 2000-05-10 | Doug Cameron | Nolichucky (Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground Poplar N.C. to Nolichucky Gorge Campground (Erwin, TN) | III |
Inflatable Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| IL United States | 2000-04-23 | Unidentified Man | Des Plaines River | N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 2000-04-18 | Wendy Ellis 44 | Trinity Pigeon Point Campground to Cedar Flat | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 2000-04-09 | John Tenz 57 | Cattaraugus Creek Zoar Bridge to Gowanda (Zoar Valley) | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2000-04-08 | Chris Juliano 25 | Nolichucky Gorge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 2000-03-21 | Michael Dombek 21 | Piscataquog River Near Goffstown | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 2000-03-18 | Woman | Deep 3. NC Route 42 to Route 1456 | High I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 2000-03-07 | Toby Scarpella | Canyon Creek (Lewis River Trib.) 2 - Fly Creek to Merwin Reservoir | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 2000-02-18 | Sue Kannaird, Howard Fout, Betty Huffman 54 | Kanawa Two-Mile, in S. Charleston | High |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I New Zealand | 2000-01-08 | Dr. Robin Dodd | Hokitika River | Low IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 2000-01-01 | Monique Sadle 53 | Pacuare River | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| I New Zealand | 1999-12-05 | Niamh Tomkins 24 | Waikato River | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 1999-12-01 | Peter Anderson 32 | Concord City of Lowell to Merrimack River | IV |
Open Canoe- Unknown |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-12-01 | Todd Smith 28 | Possum Creek, Big Waldens Ridge to Bakewell | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1999-11-30 | Doug Cameron | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| MA United States | 1999-11-30 | Heidi Domeicin | Cold Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1999-11-27 | Bryan Ragan | Potomac Great Falls | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-11-25 | Jack ? | White's Creek 1. Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge (Upper White's Creek) | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-10-17 | James Richard Wilson 39 | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium II |
Other- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Nepal | 1999-10-09 | Jim Traverso 44 | Sun Kosi, Nepal 16 km below the confluence of the Dudh Kosi | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 1999-10-04 | Max Turner 29 | Colorado Westwater Canyon | Medium IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1999-09-25 | Ryan Allison 16 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | High III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-09-25 | Chris Malamisura 20 | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 1999-09-17 | Paul Santoni 34 | Quinnipiac River near the Cheshire town line | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | 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 |
| CT United States | 1999-09-04 | Tara Butler 10 | Housatonic Near Gaylordsville | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-08-23 | Eric Adler 33 | Cascade 2 - Marble Creek Campground to Bridge nr. Skagit confluence | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1999-08-15 | Richard Carson 30 | Payette, N. Fk. Smith's Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-08-13 | Lindsay Gillespie 14 | New River Gorge | Low IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 1999-08-04 | Jack Meadows 58 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-08-01 | Kyle Tyree 24 | Little 5. Dam at Melrose to the Tennessee River | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1999-07-31 | Charles Thompson 56 | Penobscot, W. Branch Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-07-15 | Fatima Hawley 27 | Green (3 - Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge 3 - Flaming Geyser State Park to 212 Way SE Bridge (Yo-Yo) | II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1999-07-15 | Fredrick Hadden 43 | Weber River Center Street Bridge | Medium II |
Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 1999-07-09 | Joe Miranda 30 | Clinton (W. Avon Road (at Livernois) to E. Avon Road (Yates Dam) W. Avon Road (at Livernois) to E. Avon Road (Yates Dam) (5 miles) | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1999-07-08 | Amanda Smith 17 | Little 4. Townsend to Dam at Melrose |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 1999-07-04 | Jason Armstrong 22 | Salmon The Day Stretch | Medium III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 1999-07-04 | Teenage Boy | Albuquerque River concreet lined riverbed | High N/A |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-06-26 | 53 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| CA United States | 1999-06-20 | John Stofle | Yuba, N. Fork | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1999-06-17 | Gary Kugler 23 | Raritan River Bridgewater | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1999-06-17 | Would be rescuer | Potomac O-Deck | Medium II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-06-13 | Dusty Lane 22 | Spokane 2. Harvard Park to Mirabeau Park (Upper) | High III |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| MD United States | 1999-06-08 | Unidentified Man | Potomac Great Falls | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 1999-06-05 | Mark Oddy 30 | McKale River Near McBride, BC | Medium |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1999-05-31 | Burt Ole Funk 29 | Salmon, E. Fork of S. Fork (2 - Flight Simulator 2 - Flight Simulator (near Yellow Pine) to S.F.Salmon River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1999-05-31 | Sandra Townsend 48 | Big Fork | High N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1999-05-30 | Todd Strickland 49 | Colorado Grand Canyon | Medium III |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-05-30 | William Edgar Gallaher 55 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1999-05-30 | Cora Rader 63 | Big Hole River | Medium I |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1999-05-30 | Rachel Trois 16 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1999-05-29 | Eloise Hubbard 75 | Neenana River near the gateway to Denali National Park | Low |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ Hypothermia | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1999-05-27 | Will Hagood | Tuolumne Main (lower) | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1999-05-25 | William Tichnor | Colorado Westwater Canyon | IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1999-05-21 | Robert Escheiman 32 | Delaware Lambertville | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1999-05-15 | Unknown Man 25 | Snake Hell's Canyon | Medium |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 1999-05-11 | Baptism B) Eckbeck campground to Lake Superior | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| WA United States | 1999-05-08 | Lawrence Jobst 34 | Green Green River Gorge | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1999-05-07 | Walt Shipley 43 | Dinkey Creek 2. Dinkey Creek Campgrounds to logging spur road | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 1999-05-03 | Richard Wayne Palmer 18 | Wells River near Groton | High IV |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1999-05-01 | Sharon Goyette 53 | Clark Fork Alberton Gorge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1999-05-01 | Drunk partier | Tygart Arden | Medium III |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 1999-04-26 | Unknown 29 | Buffalo National River Steele Creek | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1999-04-24 | Guide in training | Yuba, North 3. Goodyears Bar Bridge to Hwy 49 Bridge | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CT United States | 1999-04-23 | Thomas Makuk 41 | Pattoconk River | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1999-04-17 | Ben Stone 50 | Stoney Creek Upper | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-04-16 | Scott B. Richards 36 | Icicle Creek Bridge Cr. Campground | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 1999-03-22 | Valaria Cartwright 28 | Six Flags Whitewater Kingdom N/A | Medium N/A |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 1999-03-01 | David Aszman 18 | Bull Run Outside of Sandy, OR | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1999-02-28 | Dr. Tom Bell 42 | Raging Hwy 18 to Preston | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ON Canada | 1999-02-07 | Lynn Clarke 35 | Ottawa (Ottowa, Ontario, Canada) | Medium I |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Extreme Weather/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Chile | 1999-02-03 | Dr. Mary Neal 42 | Fuy River | N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1999-01-24 | Two Unidentified Men | Haw Upper | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1998-12-29 | Christopher Fedor 25 | Susquehanna Just south of Connewingo Dam | Medium I |
Kayak - Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1998-12-27 | Ed Green | Raven Fork Cherokee, NC | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| BC Canada | 1998-12-15 | Unidentified Man 50 | Capilano River Below Fish Hatchery | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1998-11-29 | Scott Bristow 26 | Potomac Great Falls | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1998-11-29 | Martin Parkinson Jr. 45 | Moose 2. Lower: Rock Island to Fowlersville | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-10-18 | Ben Kadas | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| I China | 1998-10-16 | Douglas Gordon 41 | Tsangpo (Tibet) Below Gyala | High V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-09-27 | Chris Bell | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-09-27 | Unidentified Man | Gauley River 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-09-15 | Dave Bradford | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Shoulder Dislocation | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1998-09-12 | Richard Cribbs 50 | Saluda 4 - Lake Murray Dam to Broad/Congaree confluence | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-08-30 | Unidentified Man | American, S. Fork 7. Coloma to Greenwood Creek | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1998-08-22 | Bruce Richards 30 | Ocoee Upper | Medium II |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1998-08-09 | Robert S, Davis 53 | Ocoee Middle | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Health Problem |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-08-01 | Michelle Lopez 26 | Kern River Chamise to the Park | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-07-25 | John Guy | Stanislaus Goodwin Dam to Knights Ferry | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 1998-07-24 | Adam Dzialo 12 | Deerfield Fife Brook Section | Medium II |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 1998-07-12 | Lucas Turner 26 | Payette, N. Fk. Smith's Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1998-07-12 | Gary Aildridge 48 | American Creek Hammersly Lake to Lake Coville | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| WV United States | 1998-07-09 | Nick Lipkowski | Big Sandy 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Low V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| I Peru | 1998-07-06 | John Foss 45 | Hullabamba River | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-07-06 | Martha Johnson 41 | Kern Below Lake Isabella | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| CA United States | 1998-06-21 | Brenda Cercone 27 | American, S. Fk. Chili bar | High II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-21 | three unidentified men | Cosumnes River near Rancho Murita | High N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-20 | Unknown Woman 41 | American, S. Fk. Folsom Gorge | High III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-18 | Unidentified Man 25 | Klamath Below Happy Camp | High II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-17 | Robert Wheat 48 | American, S. Fk. Chili bar | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-17 | Branda Snow 13 | Kern Upper Kern | High III+ |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MA United States | 1998-06-14 | Matthew Miller 19 | Indian Head River | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-06-13 | Charles Chandler Jr 40 | New River Gorge | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NM United States | 1998-06-12 | Unidentified Man 34 | Rio Grande Lower Taos Box | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-08 | Greg Malley | Tuolumne (4) Lumsden Campground 4) Lumsden Campground (Merals Pool) to Wards Ferry Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NM United States | 1998-06-08 | Unidentified Man 20 | Rio Grande Pilar | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 1998-06-07 | Idus Roberston | Flint Upson County, GA | High II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-01 | Three People | Cosumnes River Highway 49 to Latrobe Road | Medium VI |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-05-24 | Conrad Grove | Cheat River Canyon | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | 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 |
| NC United States | 1998-05-18 | Bobby Canipe 43 | Catawba River Morgantown | Medium N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 1998-05-13 | Dee Martin | Owyhee River | High IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1998-05-01 | Kathleen Callahan Anderson 44 | Bruneau Indian Hot Springs to 8 miles South of Bruneau | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1998-05-01 | Unidentified Girl | Muddy Creek Susquehanna trib) (Paper Mill Road to Susquehanna River (Cold Creek Park) |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| OH United States | 1998-04-26 | Mark Palmisalmo | Chagrin River Through Daniels Park in Willoughby, OH | High N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 1998-04-23 | Charles Huggins | Chattahoochee 6 - Metro Hooch - Powers Ferry to West Pallisades/Paces Mill | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1998-04-18 | Mark Anderson 29 | Ogden River The Narrows | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 1998-04-15 | Sgt. Karl Kelly | White River Near Bedford, IN | High N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NH United States | 1998-04-07 | Unidentified Man | Blackwater | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1998-03-29 | Tim Gavin | Blackwater Upper | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 1998-03-23 | Jeff Alexander 37 | Illinois (2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat 2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat (31 miles) | High V |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 1998-03-23 | Wilbur Byars 62 | Illinois 2 - Miami Bar to Oak Flat | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1998-03-14 | Darron Edmiston 32 | Susquehanna Near Dalmatia, PA | Medium I |
Whitewater Kayak- Unknown |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 1998-03-01 | Kendall Bryant 35 | Etowah 4 - Highway 136 to Kelly Bridge Road | High I |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1998-02-22 | Jason Radford 21 | Catawba River near Marion | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1998-02-22 | Unidentified Men | Potomac 4. Mather Gorge to Lock 10 | High N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1998-02-22 | Vivian Sinott 35 | Ramapo Near Oakland, NJ | Low III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1998-02-18 | Pablo Parez | Rocky Broad River Hwy 9 to Old Fort | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1998-01-24 | Dale Adams | Little River Canyon, 2 mi above chairlift | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Ecuador | 1998-01-12 | Steve Stone | Rio Hollin (Ecuador) confluence with Rio Hollin Grande/Chico to bridge 4 km above confluence with Rio Misahualli | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1998-01-11 | Tim McLure | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1998-01-09 | Ernie Gosnell 25 | French Broad below Barnard | High III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1997-12-22 | Jonathan Harris 26 | Little (3. Eberharts Point 3. Eberharts Point (Chairlift) to Canyon Mouth Campground | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1997-11-09 | Jay Ernest 47 | Kishacoquillas Cr. | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Costa Rica | 1997-11-03 | Guest 25 | Pacuare (Costa Rica) Lower | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1997-11-01 | Mike Reisman | Ocoee Middle | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1997-10-05 | David Thompson 31 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| UT United States | 1997-09-27 | Melvin Fisher 40 | Colorado Cataract Canyon | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-09-06 | James Gabba 36 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 1997-08-24 | Unknown Man 43 | Allegheny River Oil City Riffle | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ 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 |
| ID United States | 1997-08-08 | Douglas Balls 35 | Payette, main stem Below Banks | Medium III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1997-08-08 | Thomas Aho 41 | Sheep Near Glacier to Talkeetna River | High IV |
Packraft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 1997-07-26 | Glenda Remington 49 | Snake (2 - Jackson Lake to Moose 2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park) | Medium I |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1997-07-20 | Rob Zimmerman | Kern (4) Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat 4) Lake Isabella to Sandy Flat (Dam Run) | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1997-07-19 | Lisa ? | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | 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 |
| AK United States | 1997-07-02 | Geno Schumar | Eagle River 3. Bridge to Bridge | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| WA United States | 1997-06-25 | Rich Weiss 33 | White Salmon Upper | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MI United States | 1997-06-17 | James Hughes 29 | Sturgeon River Near L'Anse, MI | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | 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 |
| KY United States | 1997-06-15 | Larry and Terry Ratliff 53 | Licking River None | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1997-06-15 | Unidentified Rafting Guests | Flathead, Middle Fork 4. West Glacier to Blankenship Bridge | III |
Raft- Other |
Other/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NV United States | 1997-06-10 | Donald Eithun 39 | Truckee 3. Verdi to Mayberry Park | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NV United States | 1997-06-09 | Henry Jardin 31 | Truckee (5. East Reno/Sparks 5. East Reno/Sparks (Vista Blvd) to Pyramid Lake | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal 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 |
| ID United States | 1997-06-04 | Brian Reynolds 23 | Payette, S. Fk. Canyon Section | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1997-06-03 | Dugald Bremmer 41 | American, Silver Fork China Flat to SF American confluence | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 1997-05-29 | Larry Kendrick 49 | San Marcos None | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1997-05-27 | Dan Wagner 45 | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1997-05-26 | Unknown 56 | Blacklick Cr. near Johnstown, PA | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-05-19 | Richard Plumley 42 | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium II |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| ID United States | 1997-05-12 | Joel Hathorn 31 | Warren Creek Lower | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1997-05-06 | Michael (Kelly) Day 44 | Savage Lower: 2. Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River | High III+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1997-04-27 | Corina Sofranko 28 | Toutle River Highway 504 Bridge to Tower Rd. Bridge | High III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 1997-04-06 | Unidentified Man | Moose River 2. Lower: Rock Island to Fowlersville | High V |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ Spinal Injury | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| AR United States | 1997-04-04 | Kevin Adkins 38 | Caldron Creek Below highway 65 | II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 1997-03-29 | Kevin Blattman | Santiam, N. 4. Mill City to Mehama | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 1997-03-19 | Morgan Chang 39 | Seymour River Upper | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 1997-03-03 | Dr. Raymond Neef 31 | Boone Creek (KY 418 Bridge to Kentucky R. KY 418 Bridge to Kentucky R. (6.3 miles) | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1997-02-20 | Robert Farmer 30 | Blackwater, North Fork Rt. 219 to confluence with Blackwater River | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1996-11-12 | Jim Sheppard 53 | French Broad, West Fork SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1996-11-10 | Jeff Speares 22 | Jones Creek | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1996-10-23 | James Thomey 40 | Millstone River | Medium N/A |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1996-10-06 | Ken Ross | Russell Fork Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1996-09-28 | Unidentified Couple | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | I |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-27 | Al Kubeluis | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-22 | Unidentified Woman 52 | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium III |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1996-09-09 | Scott Hassen 25 | Meadow River Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1996-09-07 | Unidentified Man | Carson, East Fork 2. Hangman's Bridge to Hwy 395 | III+ |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Inexperience/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1996-07-16 | Unidentified Man | Kennebec River Gorge | High IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 1996-07-09 | Kathy Lewis 17 | Youghiogheny Lower | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 1996-07-06 | 2 year-old child 2 | Clark Fork 1. Missoula Town Run | High II |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1996-07-06 | Melissa Toben 45 | Kern 2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge | Medium IV+ |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CT United States | 1996-07-01 | Mary Neville 57 | Farmington River Satan's Kingdom Gorge | Medium II |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1996-07-01 | Unidentified Woman | Talkeetna | Medium III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1996-06-30 | Neal Larson | Selway 1 - Paradise to Selway Falls | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 1996-06-30 | Jeff Pruitt 36 | Driftwood River Near Columbus, IN | Medium II |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1996-06-26 | Peter Duffy | Hudson River Upper Hudson | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| ID United States | 1996-06-24 | Sue Compton 50 | Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) | IV |
Raft- Other |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1996-06-23 | Leah Jamiolkowski 58 | Big Hole River Near Butte | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1996-06-22 | Randy Bellingham 21 | Stillwater 1. Woodbine Campground to below Chrome Mine | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1996-06-19 | Thomas Dickinson 29 | Patapsco River Near Ellicott City, MD | High N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1996-06-19 | William Spath 53 | Gallatin River 3. Greek Creek to Spanish Creek | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| KY United States | 1996-06-17 | Tom Poirie 12 | North Elkhorn Creek | N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1996-06-17 | Melvin Wexler 56 | Salmon 2 - Stanley to Old Sunbeam Dam | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 1996-06-16 | Jennifer Goebel 21 | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | N/A |
Open Canoe- |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 1996-06-16 | High School Boy 16 | Elkhorn Creek (Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 Forks of Elkhorn US460 Bridge to Knight's Bridge on KY1900 (6 miles) | Medium N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1996-06-15 | Charlie Walbridge 48 | Watauga 5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access | Medium IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 1996-06-15 | James Schiro | Vermillion River | Medium N/A |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 1996-06-13 | Ken Phinney | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WY United States | 1996-06-12 | Joseph Schlonski 55 | Snake (2 - Jackson Lake to Moose 2 - Jackson Lake to Moose (Teton National Park) | High I |
Raft- Health Problem |
One Boat Trip/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 1996-06-09 | Bret Petry 29 | Selway River Upper | High V |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1996-06-09 | Clancy Reece 50 | Salmon (6 - Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek 6 - Corn Creek to Vinegar Creek (The Main) | IV+ |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 1996-05-28 | Luca Scribar 30 | American, South Fork Golden Gate | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1996-05-25 | Bill Hildreth | Pleasant, W. Branch Bear Brook to Long Pond Road (Gulf Hagas) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury 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 |
| IN United States | 1996-05-09 | Jay Hickham 38 | Big Eagle Creek West side of Indianapolis, IN | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1996-05-05 | Art Capacite 38 | Yuba, South 4. Washington to Edwards Crossing | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 1996-04-21 | Warren McLaughlin 80 | Merrimack Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1996-04-13 | Bob Koerner 41 | Millstone River Raritan/Millstone | Medium N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 1996-03-30 | Unidentified Men | Elkhorn Creek |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| I Chile | 1996-03-01 | Steve "Rocky" Fairchile | Futalefu R. (Chile) | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1996-01-06 | David Manifold 22 | Lewis, E. Fork (2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls 2 - Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls (Falls Section) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 1995-11-05 | Steven Burchard 27 | Big Piney Creek | High III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 1995-10-21 | Kenneth Olin 25 | Cold River Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1995-09-17 | Unidentified Man | Payette, N. Fork 2. Below McCall to Hartsell Bridge above Cascade Reservoir | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1995-09-16 | Unidentified Man | Gauley 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury 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 |
| PA United States | 1995-08-20 | Douglas Sweeting 19 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WI United States | 1995-08-19 | woman her father 20 | Robinson Creek | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| PA United States | 1995-07-29 | David Moore 31 | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1995-07-25 | Angela Paulos | Salmon, Middle Fork (2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | Medium III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | 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 |
| ID United States | 1995-07-15 | Dr. Peter Wittman | Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| AR United States | 1995-07-08 | Robert Ash 38 | Cossatot (3) Ed Banks Road to Highway 278/4 3) Ed Banks Road to Highway 278/4 (6.25 miles) | Low III |
Raft- Health Problem |
One Boat Trip/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 1995-07-08 | Walter Goodman 31 | Guadalupe First Crossing to Common St. | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1995-07-03 | Anna Korstad 16 | South Fork Payette River | Medium III+ |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1995-07-03 | 2 unidentified men | Nooksack | High V |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| CA United States | 1995-07-02 | Unknown | Yuba, N. Fork B) Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge | High V |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
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 |
| ME United States | 1995-06-24 | Michael Pecce 56 | Dead River Spencer Falls to West Forks | Medium III |
Inflatable Kayak- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| WY United States | 1995-06-16 | Mary McGavock | Snake 4 - Wilson Bridge to South Park Bridge | Medium III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1995-06-11 | Commercial Guest | American, N. Fork 3. Chamberlain Falls: Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Yankee Jims Road | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 1995-06-09 | Unidentified Man 29 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1995-06-08 | Bob Clayton | Snake Milner | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ Other | 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 |
| WY United States | 1995-05-30 | Kyle Martin | Hoback River Bondurant to Snake River (Hoback Canyon) | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1995-05-30 | Unidentified River Guide | Merced 5) Redbud to Briceburg | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1995-05-29 | Unknown | Yuba, N. Fork C) Goodyears Bar Bridge to Hwy 49 Bridge | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MT United States | 1995-05-27 | Rhonda Peterson | North Fork Flathead | High N/A |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 1995-05-27 | Pat Fisse | Whitewater R. Near Matamora | Medium VI |
Kayak - Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1995-05-23 | 2 Victims | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 1995-05-13 | Dennis Schultz | Clackamas River 3. Three Lynx Power Station to North Fork Reservoir | III |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1995-04-30 | Allison Guy 30 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 1995-04-30 | Unidentified Man | Codorus Creek PA Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road | Low II |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1995-04-23 | Mike Munn 30 | Russell Fork Breaks Interstate Park | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1995-04-01 | Mr. Roarke | Dry Meadow Creek | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1995-03-18 | 7 Year Old Child 7 | San Joaquin | High II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1995-03-12 | Sophy Voeun 14 | Lehigh 1. White Haven to Rockport | Medium II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1995-01-15 | Justin Van Ness 25 | Cazenovia Creek, W. Branch Aurora to West Seneca | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1994-12-14 | Unidentified Men | Swannanoa Main Bridge In Swannanoa to US Route 70 in Azalea | II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Extreme Weather/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-12-01 | Dave Edspeseth 35 | Wind River 3. Ranger Station near Stabler to High Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1994-10-24 | Joy Slagle | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-10-16 | Unidentified Man | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-10-01 | Dave Mills 45 | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1994-09-19 | Kenneth Baker 20 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | III |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| SC United States | 1994-09-09 | Unidentified Men | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1994-08-28 | Patricia Tomosaitis 52 | Salmon 8 - Riggins to White Bird | Low III |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1994-08-17 | Unidentified Man 20 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | High IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1994-07-29 | Harold McAlister 70 | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-07-25 | Mr. Goodin | Nooksack | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-07-17 | Jim Cothern 38 | Cascade 1 - bl. Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground (Upper) | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 1994-06-27 | Robert Briere | Androscoggin 2. Bragg's Bay to Pontook | III |
Other- Health Problem |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | 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 |
| NH United States | 1994-06-06 | Kenneth Nicholson 70 | Dead Diamond River | High IV |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-06-04 | Ryan Bruner | Wenatchee 3. Leavenworth to Monitor | Medium III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| MD United States | 1994-05-24 | Justin Sappington 14 | Deer Creek Bond Road to Susquehanna River | Medium I |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1994-05-22 | Russell Fraleigh 53 | Lochsa River 3 - Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge | IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
One Boat Trip/ Other | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 1994-05-01 | Joseph Zaccaro 24 | Otter Creek Beldens Falls to Bleeders Dam | High III+ |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-04-29 | Unidentified Man | Smith Creek tributary of Cowlitz | N/A |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-04-17 | B. C. Boggs | Middle Island Creek | Medium III |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1994-04-16 | Michael Hendrickson 25 | Obey, West Fork TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake | High III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 1994-04-03 | Laurie ? | Knife (Cty 102 to Lake Superior Cty 102 to Lake Superior (5.5 miles) | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1994-04-02 | Jonathan Lapp 15 | Cocalico Creek | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| RI United States | 1994-03-26 | Dominic Valleta | Wood River | Medium I |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1994-03-26 | Dan Crocket | Souadabscook Stream Manning Mill Bridge to Rt.1A in Hampden | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1994-03-20 | David Brown 16 | Meadow 2. Nallen to Route 19 Bridge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-02-15 | Barbara Harper 25 | Lewis, E. Fork 3 - Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1994-02-15 | Jack Kleinman 33 | White Salmon 3 - Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1993-12-29 | Dick Johnson | Town Creek 2) High Falls to Lake Guntersville | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1993-12-06 | Marion Ambros | Tohickon Creek Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant (PA Route 32) | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1993-11-30 | David Hablewitz | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1993-11-30 | Unidentified Man | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1993-10-09 | Jason Campbell 17 | Russell Fork Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | Medium V |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 1993-10-05 | Steve Smaidge | Elaho River Upper Canyon | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1993-09-04 | Jason Algood 17 | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1993-08-08 | Unidentified Man | Hiwassee 2. Appalachia Powerhouse to Bridge at Reliance | Medium I |
Other- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1993-08-06 | Dave Bruton | Potomac 3. Through Great Falls (several runs) | Medium V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 1993-07-31 | Todd Watson | Wolf F) Section 4: Otter Slide to Big Smokey Falls | High III |
Raft- Unknown |
Other/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WI United States | 1993-07-31 | David Dover 25 | Wolf D) Section 3: Langlade (Hwy 64) to Gilmore's Mistake (Wild Wolf Inn) | High III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 1993-07-23 | Bruce McKean 42 | Metolius River Riverside Forest Campground to Lake Billy Chinook | Medium IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 1993-07-15 | Unidentified Woman 76 | Brule (B) Brule R. Dam to Ryneers Rd. B) Brule R. Dam to Ryneers Rd. (3.4 miles) | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1993-07-11 | Jeff Birkinshaw 38 | Salt River 1 - Fort Apache to US 60 | Low IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-07-07 | Tina Parly-Gillim 27 | Yuba, N. Fork B) Downieville to Goodyears Bar Bridge | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 1993-07-06 | Stephen Sheldon | Deschutes 05. Dillon Falls to Aspen | Low V+ |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-07-03 | Linda Costa 11 | Chiquito Creek | Medium II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-07-02 | Jose Cruz | Kern Lower | Medium I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | 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 |
| TN United States | 1993-06-16 | David Cox | Ocoee River Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | 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 |
| AK United States | 1993-06-06 | Lanier Hayes | Sixmile (& E. Fork Sixmile) & E. Fork Sixmile) (Seward Hwy along E. Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1993-06-03 | Cynthia Westfall 40 | Marsh Creek State Highway 21 to Middle Fork Salmon | Medium III |
Raft- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1993-06-03 | Stanley Hollister 51 | Colorado (17. Moab to Powell Reservoir 17. Moab to Powell Reservoir (Cataract Canyon) | High I |
Other- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1993-05-29 | David Burt 70 | Colorado 4. Moab to Powell Reservoir (Cataract Canyon) | Medium IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1993-05-28 | Lloyd Snyder 34 | Susquehanna River Holtwood | Medium I |
Other- Impact/Trauma |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-05-25 | Jaroslav Mach | Eel, Middle Fork Black Butte River to Dos Rios | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1993-05-23 | Richard Panitch 43 | Salt 2.5 - Gleason Flats 19 mi. to Horseshoe Bend | Medium VI |
Raft- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-05-22 | Donald Blevins 17 | Feather Thermolito to Highway 99 | Medium IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-05-20 | Amadeus Ramirez 20 | Kings (4. Pine Flat Dam to Centerville 4. Pine Flat Dam to Centerville (Route 180) | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 1993-05-01 | Peter Sterrey 30 | American, N. Fork 3. Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1993-04-27 | Richard Mathews 46 | Colorado 4. Moab to Powell Reservoir (Cataract Canyon) | Medium II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1993-04-18 | Unidentified Men | Middle Creek | I |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1993-04-13 | Kristen Maren 24 | Colorado 3. Cisco (Rose Ranch) to Moab | Medium I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-04-12 | Steven Murray 33 | Stanislaus The Old "New Melones" Run | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1993-04-09 | Unidentified Woman | Loyalsock Creek 2. US 220 to Forksville | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1993-03-31 | Teenaged Boy 15 | Kaaterskill Creek High Falls to Catskill Creek | High III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1993-03-26 | Craig Gibson 21 | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1993-03-25 | Dr. James Wilson & Dr. Finis Taylor 40 | Salt 5 - Stewart Mountain Dam to Granite Reef Dam | High VI |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1993-03-11 | Mike Wilson 45 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1993-02-20 | Dan Rankin | Snoqualmie, Middle Fork (4 - Concrete bridge to Tanner 4 - Concrete bridge to Tanner (Middle-Middle) | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1993-02-20 | John Dunlop | Arroyo Valle Mt. Hamilton to Del Valle Reservoir | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1993-01-15 | Wesley Hall 29 | Tonto Creek The Box (SH 260 to Roosevelt Lake) | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1992-12-20 | Daniel Campbell 31 | Swatara Creek | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-10-10 | Angela Dooley | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 1992-10-02 | Unidentified Woman | Russell Fork Gorge Section:Garden Hole Road (Breaks Park) to KY takeout | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1992-09-06 | Unidentified Woman 22 | Chattooga Section 2 - Highway 28 Putin to Earl's Ford | II |
Inflatable Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1992-07-03 | Jim Yetter | Payette, N. Fork 4. Smiths Ferry to Banks | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1992-07-03 | Poco Bartels | Lochsa 3 - Wilderness Gateway bridge to Split Creek Pack Bridge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1992-06-27 | Paul Marshall 64 | Klutina River Klutina Lake to Richardson Highway Bridge at Copper Center | Medium III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TX United States | 1992-06-13 | Dick Bowers 52 | Richland Creek F.M. 709 to I-45 | High N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1992-06-13 | Jason Kilby 17 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Other- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1992-06-06 | Gordon McKinney 57 | Esopus Creek 2) Allaben Portal to Phoenicia | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1992-06-06 | Dan Negro | Tuolumne Cherry Creek to Meral's Pool | Medium IV |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 1992-06-04 | Mathew Craig 24 | Susitna Denali Hwy Bridge to Gold-Creek Alaska RR Bridge or Talkeetna | Medium I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1992-05-24 | Amy Roark 5 | Kern River Rancherio Below Golf Course | High I |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-16 | Theresa Scott | Cheat 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | High IV+ |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-09 | Cheryl Taylor | New 6. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | High IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ Other | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| PA United States | 1992-05-08 | Unidentified Man | Youghiogheny River 6. Lower | Medium IV |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| WV United States | 1992-05-02 | Unidentified Woman | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1992-04-25 | Patricia Faticanti | Carrabasset 2. Kingfield to US201A | I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1992-03-31 | Schuylkill Flat Rock Dam | High N/A |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| PA United States | 1992-03-23 | Robert Bauchspies 23 | Bushkill Creek | High VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1992-03-08 | Kit Rice | Russian River | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| KY United States | 1992-03-03 | Kevin McLean 25 | Kentucky River | Medium IV |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1992-02-15 | Rick Mcgee | Little 2. Upper Two to Eberhart Point | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TX United States | 1992-01-03 | Bruce Reynolds | San Marcos Westerfield Crossing to FM 1979 | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NH United States | 1991-10-25 | Jamie Lantham 23 | Connecticut River Near Plainfield, NH | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1991-09-21 | Ned Helmsley | New Gorge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MT United States | 1991-09-01 | Al Bradley | Bitterroot | Low |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | 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 |
| NC United States | 1991-07-15 | Slim Ray | Green 2. Green Narrows | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1991-06-18 | Tom Mcassey | Little Susitna 2. Mother Lode Cookhouse & Saloon to Shrock Road Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Cold Water/ | 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 |
| WI United States | 1991-06-01 | Unknown 18 | Wolf D) Section 3: Langlade (Hwy 64) to Gilmore's Mistake (Wild Wolf Inn) | High III |
Raft- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| UT United States | 1991-05-23 | Mike Franklin | Colorado Westwater Canyon | High III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1991-05-15 | Chris Booker | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | High V |
Kayak - Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1991-04-21 | 10 yr old boy 10 | Warrior, Locust Fork 1) CR 1 (Five Points Rd) to US Route 231 | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1991-02-02 | Jim Brooks Smith | Piney River Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Solo Paddling/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1990-12-31 | Geoffrey Graham 36 | Buffalo Creek Near Pittsburgh, PA | IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Strainer |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1990-12-24 | Tracy Turner 30 | Dan River Claudville (Route 103) to Jessup Mill (Rte. 1432) | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1990-11-28 | Bezuk 52 | Green River 2 - Green River Gorge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1990-09-23 | Brian Brodin | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1990-08-26 | Man & Daughter 45 | Schuylkill Flat Rock Dam | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1990-08-15 | Philip Bender 29 | Clarion R. Near Golden | Medium N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1990-08-05 | Unknown Man | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1990-07-30 | Unidentified Men | Codorus Creek PA Route 24 to Codorus Furnace Road | II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Other | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1990-07-28 | Daniel Berryman 11 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 1990-07-22 | James & Lynne Sherman | DuPage River | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 1990-07-22 | David Ellis 15 | DuPage River Bordering DuPage Co. Forest Preserve | High I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1990-07-06 | Kathy Bolyn | Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1990-06-21 | Unknown Woman 27 | American, S. Fork 6. Route 193 (Chili Bar) to Folsom Lake (Salmon Falls Road Bridge) | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 1990-06-17 | Jesse Sharp 28 | Niagara Niagara Falls | Medium VI |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | 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 |
| TN United States | 1990-06-15 | Raft Passenger | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1990-06-15 | Kyle Altman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury 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 |
| NC United States | 1990-05-18 | Ian Jenkinson | Nantahala 3. Power Plant to Wesser | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1990-04-28 | Madeline Bruckner 26 | Hudson 1. Indian River to North River | High IV |
Raft- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 1990-04-28 | Unknown Man | Delaware River Mongaup Wave | Medium II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 1990-04-06 | Andy Kasen 21 | James 4. Upper James into Richmond | Medium VI |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1990-04-05 | Andrew Sluiter 40 | James Near Howardsville | Medium I |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1990-03-19 | Dean Middleditch 23 | Salmon (Lake Ontario) Lake Ontario) (2. Route 2A to Black Hole through Pulaski | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1990-03-17 | Dr. George Lesher 64 | Normans Kill Normansville to Route 32 | High II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1989-10-01 | John Drain 25 | Blackwater Creek (Rt. 257 Rt. 257(County Road 41) to Walston Bridge | Medium |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 1989-10-01 | 4 men | Wildcat Creek Along Eisenhower Rd. | High II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-09-22 | Whitney Shields | Meadow Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-09-12 | John Dolbare | Meadow Lower | High V |
Kayak - Other- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1989-08-27 | Kevin Bright 21 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 1989-07-31 | Doug Wellman | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1989-07-29 | Keven Huff | Tellico 3. Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station | Low III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1989-07-24 | unknown Skateboarder | Albuquerque River | II |
Other- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NC United States | 1989-07-09 | Roger Stallings 30 | Tuckasegee River Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392 | High III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NC United States | 1989-07-04 | Five Paddlers | Watauga Sect III | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1989-06-27 | Rich Montgomery | Tuolumne Clavey Falls | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1989-06-17 | Gary Kugler 23 | Raritan, S. Branch Town of High Bridge to confluence with North Branch of the Raritan | Medium N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ME United States | 1989-06-15 | Sherry Lee Gilbert 24 | Machias Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River | High III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AZ United States | 1989-06-14 | Martin Hunsucker 54 | Colorado Grand Canyon | Low V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Poor Group / Scene Management/ Hypothermia | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1989-05-29 | Louis Gelato 29 | Musconetcong River Bloomsbury to Delaware River | Medium N/A |
Open Canoe- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1989-05-21 | Rich Eschelman 32 | Delaware River Lambertville Wing Dam | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AR United States | 1989-05-19 | Larry Denton | Cossatot River Cossatot Falls | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NJ United States | 1989-05-16 | Ken Kajiwara | Pequannock River Newfoundland (Rte 513) to Alt Rt 511, Pompton Lakes | High N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VT United States | 1989-05-06 | Mimi Lebeu 19 | West River Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park (Salmon Hole) | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IN United States | 1989-05-03 | Debra M. Skinner 24 | Sugar Creek (Darlington Darlington (1.2 miles) | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-04-22 | Michael Lowendic | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Medium IV |
Raft- Health Problem |
Cold Water/ Asthma Attack | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1989-03-29 | John Degeorge | Russian River Pieta Creek to 101 Bridge | High III |
Other- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1989-03-25 | Charlie Deaton 59 | Blackwater Lower | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Cold Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1988-09-04 | Tim Houllihan | Payette, N. Fk. Smith's Ferry to Banks | Medium V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1988-08-02 | Stephen Smith 30 | Potomac 5. Lock 10 to Little Falls | IV |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
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 |
| ID United States | 1988-06-06 | Dane Wray 36 | Secesh Loon Creek to Lick Creek, 4.6 mi to S. Fork Salmon R. | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1988-05-28 | Russell Price | Selway Main | High V |
Raft- Impact/Trauma |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1988-05-28 | Mark Minchon | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | High II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1988-05-24 | Gregory Luebert | Clearwater, S. Fork Hanging Rock to Cougar Creek Trailhead | High IV+ |
Open Canoe- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1988-05-06 | John Poidevant | Meadow 2. Nallen to Route 19 Bridge | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1988-03-26 | Unknown Man | Pine Cr. Grand Canyon Of PA | High III |
Open Canoe- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| OR United States | 1988-03-20 | Randy Castille | Sandy 3. Marmot Dam to Revenue Bridge | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1988-01-01 | Ray Wiseman 27 | Skykomish, S. Fork 2. Baring to Sunset Falls | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1987-11-16 | Unidentified Group | Delaware Hancock to Port Jervis | II |
Open Canoe- Other |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1987-11-02 | Unidentified Group | Bolinas Lagoon, San Francisco Bay area | N/A |
Other- Other |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1987-08-15 | Joan Blechschmidt | Youghiogheny 6. Lower | High III |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1987-08-11 | Randy Provost | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium IV |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1987-08-08 | Drew 8 | Delaware Lambertville Rapids | Medium II |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| BC Canada | 1987-08-01 | 5 Individuals 40 | Chilko | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| BC Canada | 1987-07-01 | 5 Individuals | Elaho River | High IV |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AK United States | 1987-06-30 | Tatshenshini 2. Dalton Post to Alsek (Dry Bay) | III |
Raft- Unknown |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Injury 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 |
| CA United States | 1987-05-03 | Unidentified Man | Kern 2) Forks of the Kern to Johnsondale Bridge | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Head Injury / Concussion | Injury Private | Read More |
| WA United States | 1987-04-29 | 2 Girls | Carbon 1 - Fairfax to 177th St. East | Medium II |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1987-04-27 | Howard Schmitz | Yuba, S. Fork C) Washington to Edwards Crossing | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1987-04-25 | Unidentified Woman | Big Sandy Creek (3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge 3. Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge (Cheat River) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| KS United States | 1987-04-17 | Uknown Man | Kansas River | Medium N/A |
Other- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1987-04-05 | Ben Hegner 29 | Shawangunk Kill River | High I |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1987-04-04 | Andrew Palmer | American, S. Fk. Golden Gate Run | Low V |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 1987-03-21 | Uidentified couple | Quaboag Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 |
Open Canoe- Other |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| TN United States | 1987-02-02 | Mike Culbertson | Suck Creek Suck Confluence to Bridge | Medium IV |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AL United States | 1987-01-25 | Glenn Clark | Mulberry Fork Mulberry Fork Above Old US 31 to Whitewater Drive | High III |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| Mexico | 1986-12-30 | Steve Daniel 36 | Rio Mezquital | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Physical Trauma | Injury Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1986-08-17 | Mr. Blanchette 67 | Eagle 3. Bridge to Bridge | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1986-08-10 | Bob Porter | Kings 1. Middle, S. Fork confluence to Garnet Dike Campground | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | 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 |
| BC Canada | 1986-07-13 | Mel Zajak 30 | Chilliwack River | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
/ | 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 |
| MT United States | 1986-06-15 | Dr. Donna Berglund 40 | Swan River Crystal Lake to Lindburgh Lake | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Solo Paddling/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1986-05-24 | Arnold Shafer | Shenandoah 3. Millville to Harpers Ferry | II |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1986-05-04 | Russel Phillips 23 | Moose 3. Bottom: Fowlersville to Lyons Falls | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1986-05-03 | Sherry Hayes | American, N. Fk. Chamberlain Falls | Medium IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1986-04-20 | Al Mcmanus | Feather, Middle Fork 1) Sloat to Nelson Point | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1986-03-15 | Unidentified Men | Tohickon Creek Ralph Stover State Park to Point Pleasant (PA Route 32) | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1986-03-15 | Chris Reuss 40 | North Below Staunton Dam to Spring Creek (Route 727) | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1986-03-08 | Alan Connelly | Gauley (9 9 (Lower). Bucklick Branch to Swiss | High IV+ |
Kayak - Other- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| I Mexico | 1986-02-02 | Jack ? | Jatate (Mexico) | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1986-01-16 | Unidentified Men | Eel, S. Fork 1) Near Branscomb to Big Bend | High IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Poor Planning/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1985-11-07 | Two Teenaged Boys 17 | James | N/A |
Open Canoe- Other |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1985-11-05 | Unidentified | Greenbrier River |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More | |
| WV United States | 1985-06-29 | Joe Fleming 29 | New Gorge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1985-06-01 | Unidentified Woman | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | Medium III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 1985-05-26 | 2 Women 45 | Black 6. Watertown to Brownville | Medium IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1985-05-20 | David Decot 40 | Merced 4) Park Boundary to Redbud | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1985-05-02 | Mark Allen 25 | American, N. Fork 2. Giant Gap: Euchre Bar to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1984-11-28 | Dr. Shawn Smith 33 | Eel R. Pillsbury Run | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
High Water/ Physical Trauma | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MS United States | 1984-09-10 | William Hare | Tallahala Creek |
Other- Health Problem |
/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More | |
| AZ United States | 1984-08-25 | Norine Abrams | Colorado 18. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead | IV+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| NM United States | 1984-08-22 | Unidentified Man | Unnamed Stream |
Other- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Private | Read More | |
| ID United States | 1984-08-15 | Larry Barkdale 48 | Salmon, Middle Fork 2 - Boundary Creek (Dagger Falls) to Cache Bar (near Salmon R.) | Low III |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1984-08-02 | Firefighter James Bennett 34 | Gauley 5. Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge | Medium III |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Inexperience/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| IL United States | 1984-06-11 | Man, 25, Woman, 23 20 | Fox River | Medium N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1984-05-05 | 5 unidentified rafters 20 | Potomac 6. Little Falls | High N/A |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1984-03-18 | Mark Hinz 25 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Other- Other |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MO United States | 1983-10-06 | Charlie Schulman | Mississippi Chain of Rocks | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1983-09-24 | John Mundt | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1983-06-26 | Rick Sanders 52 | West Walker A) Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
High Water/ | 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 |
| PA United States | 1983-05-22 | Unknown | Buffalo Creek Washington County, PA | Low II |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1983-05-22 | William Presto 20 | Slippery Rock Creek 1. Kennedy Mill (LR37026) to Eckert's Bridge | High IV |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
High Water/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| AR United States | 1983-04-30 | Unidentified Man | Buffalo ( 2) Boxley to Ponca 2) Boxley to Ponca (6.1 miles) | High II |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1983-04-30 | Unidentified Man | Stinging Fork Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River | Low IV |
Kayak - Other- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ Spinal Injury | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1983-04-24 | Mike Malone | Chichester Creek | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| I Chile | 1983-01-14 | Ted Davis | Bio-Bio (Chile) | High V |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1982-10-23 | John Norton | Ocoee Middle Ocoee - #2 Dam to #2 Powerhouse | III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1982-09-24 | Bob O'Connor | Gauley River 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WI United States | 1982-09-04 | Unidentified Woman | Peshtigo E) Roaring Rapids: Otter Ck to W.P.S. Landing | Low III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| MN United States | 1982-08-15 | Paul Deboer | Kettle (B) Banning State Park to Sandstone B) Banning State Park to Sandstone (2.8 or 4.3 miles) | Medium III |
Open Canoe- PFD Not Worn or Present |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| AK United States | 1982-08-14 | Jochim Kurt Lang 25 | Susitna Denali Hwy Bridge to Gold-Creek Alaska RR Bridge or Talkeetna | V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1982-07-11 | Chuck Rollins 45 | Clearwater, S. Fk. Golden Canyon | High V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High 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 |
| PA United States | 1982-07-04 | Bob Henk 50 | Youghiogheny Lower | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Health Problem |
High Water/ Head Injury / Concussion | Fatal Private | Read More |
| OR United States | 1982-06-22 | Verlen Kruger | Pacific Ocean near Port Orford |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | 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 |
| NM United States | 1982-05-07 | Bob Brewer 25 | Rio Embudo Near Rio Lucio to Hwy 75 | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Solo Paddling/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1982-01-31 | Harold Greischaber | Salmon Nordheimer to Butler Creek | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1981-09-20 | Mike May | Potomac (3. Great Falls 3. Great Falls (VA Lines) | Low V+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1981-08-16 | Melanie Murphy 25 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | Low IV |
Other- Foot Entrapment |
Poor Planning/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1981-06-06 | Unidentified Man | Cheat 1. (Narrows) Below Rowlesburg to above Albright Power Dam | IV |
Raft- Other |
High Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| OH United States | 1981-06-01 | Unidentified Men | Great Miami (a) Heritage Park (or Blue Rock Rd) to Obergiesing Soccer Complex a) Heritage Park (or Blue Rock Rd) to Obergiesing Soccer Complex (Formerly Dravo Park) | High |
Raft- Caught in Low Head Dam Hydraulic |
Inexperience/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1981-04-12 | Skip Holmes 30 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| VA United States | 1981-02-21 | Unidentified Men | Rappahannock 4. Motts Run to Fredericksburg | High II |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| Chile | 1981-01-15 | Billy ??? | Bio Bio River | N/A |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1980-05-18 | Louis Niklas | Kern River | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1980-04-04 | John Fitts | Casselman Markleton -Fort Hill | High I |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1979-10-21 | Rick Bernard 20 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV+ |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| SC United States | 1979-08-01 | Lisa J. Seabacher | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1979-05-19 | Unidentified Man | Cheat (2. 2. (Canyon) Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge | Low IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1979-03-29 | Chuck Rollins | Kaaterskill Creek Along Rte. 23A to Palenville | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Vertical Pin |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1978-12-09 | Paul Brian 25 | Stoney Lower | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Darkness/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1978-09-03 | Chris Leonard | Gauley 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | IV |
Open Canoe- Vertical Pin |
Other/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1978-05-13 | Dr. Walt Blackadar 55 | Payette, S. Fork (2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station 2 - Deadwood River to Danskin Station (The Canyon) | Medium IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Cold Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1977-08-27 | Robert A. Taylor 25 | Gauley (7 7 (Upper). Summersville Dam to Mason Branch | Medium V |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1977-05-07 | Unidentified Man | Hudson River 1. Indian River to North River | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MD United States | 1976-09-05 | George L'Hota 30 | Savage Dam to North Branch Potomac River | IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Equipment Trap |
Cold Water/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1976-06-27 | James Barclay Bentley (my dad) 57 | Salmon River, Idaho East Branch of the South Fork, 7 miles west of Yellow Pine, Idaho, Valley County | High IV |
Whitewater Kayak- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| ID United States | 1976-06-25 | James Burnett 65 65 | Selway Ladle Rapids | High IV |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
One Boat Trip/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| TN United States | 1976-03-01 | Diane Scudder 33 | Big South Fork, Cumberland Leatherwood Ford and Station Camp | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
One Boat Trip/ Physical Trauma | Injury Commericial | Read More |
| NY United States | 1975-10-04 | Gene Bernardin | Ouleout Creek Wagner Hollow Road Bridge to Route 357 | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1975-09-28 | Monroe Sanders 23 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Fell Off |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1975-08-29 | Edward J Utnik | Niagara Niagara Gorge | V+ |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| TN United States | 1975-04-22 | Butch Bilbro 27 | Obed 4. Obed Junction to Nemo | Medium IV |
Open Canoe- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1975-02-01 | Robert Frazier 19 | Chattooga Section 3 - Earls Ford to Route 76 Bridge | III |
Raft- Unknown |
Cold Water/ Hypothermia | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1974-06-23 | Bob Goeke 38 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV |
Inflatable Kayak- Foot Entrapment |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| SC United States | 1974-05-19 | Gilbert Shenks 23 | Chattooga Section 4 - Route 76 Bridge to Tugaloo Lake Boat Ramp | IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| CA United States | 1974-05-11 | Linda Ludlow | American, Middle Fork -1) Interbay Dam to Oxbow Reservoir | IV |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1973-08-04 | Unidentified Man | New 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | IV |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| MD United States | 1972-10-08 | Unidentified Man | Potomac 5. Anglers Inn to Lock 10 | High III+ |
Open Canoe- Other |
High Water/ Hypothermia | Injury Private | Read More |
| WV United States | 1972-07-31 | Unknown Woman | New River 14. New River Gorge: Cunard to Fayette Station | Medium IV+ |
Raft- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| VA United States | 1972-02-26 | Nick Cullander | Difficult Run (Old Georgetown Pike Old Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to Potomac R. | Medium IV+ |
Kayak - Other- Vertical Pin |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| PA United States | 1970-04-25 | Unidentified Man 20 | Loyalsock Creek 2. US 220 to Forksville | Medium III |
Open Canoe- Pinned in Boat against Rock or Sieve |
Cold Water/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| GA United States | 1969-12-31 | Unidentified Couple | Flint Sprewell Bluff State Park to Po Biddy Road | Medium II |
Open Canoe- Swim into Rock or Sieve |
One Boat Trip/ | Injury Private | Read More |
| NY United States | 1960-07-08 | Jim Honeycutt 17 | Niagara Niagara Gorge | VI |
Other- Caught in a Natural Hydraulic |
One Boat Trip/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| MA United States | 1959-03-22 | William D. Welch 36 | Charles River | High N/A |
Inflatable Kayak- PFD Not Worn or Present |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
