RedactedNarrative: On August 2, 2015 a canoe with two occupants capsized on the Clark Fork River in a rapid named “Cliffside #1”, within the Alberton Gorge whitewater section. Both occupants were wearing type III PFDs when the canoe capsizing of the canoe.  The operator/victim was seen under water following the capsize and was taken to shore by bystanders. CPR was performed on scene and Frenchtown Fire and Medical units responded.  The canoe was loaded with gear for an overnight river trip and did not appear to have extra floatation. The 17” canoe is not common for such an aggressive section of whitewater.  There are several pictures documenting the incident.  The operator/victim was brought out of the river corridor by rescue personnel and put into Frenchtown Fire Ambulance where they stopped CPR.The operator/victim was transported to the Frenchtown Fire satellite station in Alberton, MT where Mineral County Deputy/Coroner officially pronounced the operator/victim deceased. Cause of death was determined to be from drowning.