On 08/01/2012, at about 7:54 pm, operator/deceased, 27 year-old was rafting in Class 5 rapids on the White Salmon River near BZ Corners, in Klickitat County, WA when the plastic kayak he was rafting in became trapped in a log jam.  It was determined that the victim was pulled under the water and was still trapped in the kayak due to the high water volume.   
 
After several attempts, the victim's body was recovered on 8/2/2012 by a rescue team consisting of Klickitat County SAR, Wind River SAR, and members of Wet Planet.

The victim was wearing a PFD.  Alcohol involvement is unknown.

BZ Corners                    