The operator and his passenger on Vessel #1 were canoing down the Saco River along with two friends who were in kayaks. None of the them were familiar with the river, so when they came up a set of 6' falls, they were taken by surprise. Vessel #1 managed to avoid going over the falls, however, it went broadside against a boulder where it capsized and was immediately folded in half around the boulder. Both operator and passenger were banged up against the rocks but managed to climb up onto one of the bolders. They were now stranded over 50' from shore. A swift water rescue team was able to get out to them and bring them back to shore where they were treated for cuts, sprains and abrasions and released. Vessel #1 was a total loss.
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