RedactedNarrative: Vessel - Plastic Kayak - Length/Make/Model Unknown
   
  Owner - Unknown
  Operator - Operator1
  Witness – Witness1
   
  On 04/16/2016, at about 03:25 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator1, was rowing/paddling on the Little White Salmon River near Spirit Falls located near Stevenson, WA in Skamania county. 
   
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator1 was white water paddling when he went over Spirit Falls (approximately 80 foot drop).  Operator1 landed wrong injuring his back.  Other kayakers pull him to a rock shelf.  The USCG helo responded and lifted Operator1 out of the river bottom then transported him to the hospital.  Operator1 suffered internal injuries.
    
  NOTE:  Operator1 was visiting from Germany.  He was discharged from the hospital and returned to Germany before additional information could be obtained. Operator1 sustained a fractured back and other non life threatening injuries.
   
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities 
  No apparent alcohol involved 
  No vessel damage reported 
  The Operator/Injured was wearing a PFD
  It is unknow if the Operator/Injured had a mandatory Boater Education Card
  