RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2018, 8’ 11” Pyranha 9Rll Plastic Kayak
  
  On 11/15/2020, at about 04:00 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling in Canyon Creek at the Lewis River Confluence located near Amboy, WA in Clark county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, the deceased and 2 friends were paddling at the above location.  All three were experienced kayakers.
  
  The witnesses reported that victim’s kayak was capsized by hydraulics at the base of Hammerspot rapid.  Victim self-ejected from his vessel and was pushed under water multiple times due to back current and water hydraulics.  
  
  Victim’ friends attempted to rescue him with no avail.  Victim was eventually rescued but had succumbed to fatigue while trying to swim to shore and drowned.  Victim was wearing appropriate gear and PFD for this activity.  No immediate signs of impairment, but, unknown at this time.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  Unknown Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported 
  Operator/Deceased Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator/Deceased Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  