Sep 13, 2009 | Posted by: roboblogger
Circleville man dies on whitewater-rafting trip
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Since: Jun 07
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Wow... We've done this river twice now w/ little or no trouble. So sorry to hear such bad news from such a beautiful spot!!
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Sorry for the loss. I`m sure he went out doing what he loved to do. Enjoying life to the fullest and living it.
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This is a tough section of river to tackle, which is why most outfitters require previous rafting experience before you to do it. A lot of rafters get tossed overboard like these guys when they hit the Class V rapids. If you go into the water, it's a real crapshoot whether you're going to be slammed into a rock and knocked out.
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I was on the Upper Gauley river on saturday, this is unbelievable. Very sorry to hear about this.
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Do they require helmet on this section? Just inquiring.
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Yes,all the rafting companies require/provide helmets, along with safety instructions. I have never seen anyone on that river without a helmet. A helmet with protect the head, but not the internal damage suffered with a sudden stop at high impact. Insignificant is the first class 5 on that river. I am so sorry to hear this happened. |
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I knew Eric. A good man. Young wife and children are left behind. What a tragedy. He'll be missed.
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This is very sad news indeed. My heart goes out to the family and friends that lost Eric this weekend.
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river rafting is dangerous, period.
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