Vessel #1 and Vessel #2, both with one person aboard, were travelling on the Cuyahoga River after launching at River Bend Road when both vessels travelled through some rapids, capsizing both vessels.  The two Operators were rescued by the Kent Fire Department approximately 500 yards north of Stow Street.  Vessel #1 and Vessel #2 were both lost in the incident.  Both Operators were inexperienced kayakers and lacked the appropriate skills, knowledge and equipment for the weather and water conditions at the time of the incident.
Kent                          