Did anyone on the list hear about yesterday's fatal accident in the area of Akron, OH? Both paddlers were in their mid-fifties. The current (50mi/h) swept them away and -according to the police- they drawned. I have no additional information yet regarding their clothing and safety gear. But I checked on the river on Saturday, because I am eager to get out myself, and I did not like the way the current looked and saw a lot of ice partially covering the river. I decided to wait a few more days. As soon as I find out more about the accident, I will let you know. Heike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 17 2003 - 15:43:41 PST
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