The Operator/Victim and a second Occupant were travelling downriver in Vessel 1 when the Victim jumped/dove out of Vessel 1 to swim, in the process striking his head on the bottom of the river.  The Victim lost consciousness as a result of the incident and was pulled to shore by the other Occupant aboard Vessel 1.  The Victim awoke with no feeling from the waist down and was life-flighted for additional care.  The Victim suffered a broken neck with a good prognosis following anticipated surgery.  Investigation revealed no indication of drug or alcohol involvement in the incident.  The Victim was not wearing a lifejacket at the time of the incident.

On June 5, 2012, the Victim was reported as deceased based on complications of the spinal injury (development of rhabdomyeltis and tissue loss) as a result of the incident.
Oregonia                      