On 6/24/2012, at about 09:42 am, operator, and her two children  launched in their canoe from the SR 970 boat launch on the Yakima River near CleElum, WA.  Operator reported that almost immediately after launching, the strong current forced the canoe towards some over hanging trees.  subject told her 2 children to duck under the limb but her 10 year old son leaned to one side, causing the canoe to capsize.  Her son climbed onto a log jam where he stayed until rescued.  subject and her 9 year old daughter made it to shore approximately 1/4 - 1/2 mile below the log jam.  They were all rescued by a fisherman in a drift boat. 
 
All 3 on board were wearing PFDs.  There were no injuries reported.  Alcohol use was not identified as a factor.  The canoe was not recovered.  Value of the canoe is unknown.

Cle Elum                      