Preliminary info only as of 3/3/2010: Victim was travelling south on the river with two other kayakers.  The subject was wearing a helmet and a type V pfd that was coast guard approved that stated it was a substitute Type III when worn.  Initial reports describe the victim as an expert and well experienced in the operation of a kayak in all conditions.  He voluntarily left the kayak when he encountered a whirlpool.  He was in the water for about 3 minutes when he died.  Water was extremely cold.  Still under investigation at this time.
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