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Swamping Safety Database
Details of incident 103
Swamping record
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Date |
02 Oct 2004 |
Location |
Alleghany River, Pittsburgh, PA |
Water Temperature |
around 60F |
Boat(s) involved |
4+ |
Boat Construction |
Unk |
Outcome |
Boat fully swamped by high waves, everyone rescued |
Description |
Description Boat filled with water during head race. Rowers and cox stayed in the shell, which remained upright. First referee to respond (3 minutes) got all 5 in launch and covered (blazer, 2 windbreakers, 2 mylar exposure blankets); took to shore. Second launch (marshall) recovered the shell. After medical review everyone was OK. |
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