Accident Database
166 Completed Safety Reports Found
| State/Country | Date | Name/Age | River/Section | Flow/Class | Boat/Cause | Factor/Injury | Type/Private | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2024-06-15 | Zongchar Moua 34 | American River | High I |
Raft- PFD Not Worn or Present |
Inexperience/ | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2019-07-25 | 30 Unidentified People | American River | I |
Raft- Other |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2017-04-28 | Dayton ?? | Chico Creek | N/A |
Whitewater Kayak- Swim into Strainer |
Inadequate Equipment/ | Injury 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2015-02-13 | Jonathan Mellon 33 | Redwood Creek Lacks Creek to Orick |
Raft- Equipment Trap |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2011-05-08 | Unidentified man | Kern River |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| CA United States | 2011-02-19 | Matthew Miller 16 | Walnut Creek None |
Raft- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal Private | Read More | |
| CA United States | 2010-10-13 | Woman & Children | American, N. Fork |
Other- Other |
Other/ Near Drowning | Injury Private | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Dr. Leon Wescombe 29 | Cosumnes, Middle Fork FS Route 9N60 to Mt. Aukum Road |
Whitewater Kayak- Flush Drowning |
High Water/ | Fatal 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 | 2010-01-16 | 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2008-06-21 | Unidentified Woman | Kings River |
Whitewater Kayak- Other |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2005-02-19 | David Pennell 53 | Carmel Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley | III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Private | Read More |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2003-07-05 | Richard Thurman 63 | Kern Lower | II |
Raft- Health Problem |
Other/ Heart Attack / Heart Failure | Fatal Commericial | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 2001-03-31 | Nancy Roberts 38 | Trinity, South Fk. | Medium III |
Kayak - Other- PFD Fell Off |
Other/ | 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 |
| CA United States | 2000-07-08 | Taylor Veitch 10 | American, S. Fk. Chili Bar | Low III |
Raft- Foot Entrapment |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 1999-06-20 | John Stofle | Yuba, N. Fork | Medium II |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Failed Rescue/ | Fatal Private | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 1998-07-06 | Martha Johnson 41 | Kern Below Lake Isabella | High II |
Whitewater Kayak- Impact/Trauma |
Other/ | Fatal Private | 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 | 1998-06-21 | Brenda Cercone 27 | American, S. Fk. Chili bar | High II |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal Commericial | Read More |
| CA United States | 1998-06-20 | 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 | Branda Snow 13 | Kern Upper Kern | High III+ |
Raft- Swim into Strainer |
Cold Water/ | 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 | 1998-06-08 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| CA United States | 1992-03-08 | Kit Rice | Russian River | Medium III |
Whitewater Kayak- Pinned in Boat Against Strainer |
Other/ | Fatal 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
