Vessel #1, with two persons on board, was being operated downstream on the Tuscarawas River when Vessel #1 was swept into a strainer and became pinned.  Both Occupants were able to escape the strainer safely, however, even with the assistance of other boaters in the area, the Occupants were unable to retrieve Vessel #1 from the strainer.  The Occupants then tied Vessel #1 to the strainer with an anchor line and left the scene to get a power boat to assist in the retrieval of Vessel #1.  Upon returning to the area, Vessel #1 was found to be missing, although the anchor line remained tied to the strainer.  In addition to the loss of the canoe itself, the Occupants also reported the loss of two fishing rods and reels, a hat, a watch, tackle, canoe seats, an anchor, a paddle, a musky net, a shirt, and sunglasses.
Midvale                       