On June 23, 2023, at approximately 1520 hours, vessel 1 capsized in Bear Creek Rapid on the Arkansas River near Salida Colorado. All three occupants were ejected from the vessel and victim 1 became entangled in equipment and/or rigging. Victim 1 was recovered and pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was drowning.
ARKANSAS RIVER
SALIDA                        