The victim and passenger went canoeing during Tropical Storm Irene when the river was at flood stage with a very rapid current. The current was so strong that they lost control of the canoe and were sucked under the Central Street bridge. The passenger made it to shore but the victim was found deceased hours later at the bank of the river. Note: the passenger was sitting in the stern or back of the canoe and this position is usually in charge of steering the canoe and can be considered the operator.
Bristol                       