Incident occurred at the bottom of S-Turn where there is a badly undercut wall with a lava tube that the current flows into. The boater went into the lave tube, after flipping in the bottom hole on the left. It's a very short distance to the wall. If you flip in the hole, you're into the wall quick.
Folks tried to reach her with a rope, and then did a risky live bait rescue. 911 was called and the group was told a chopper was dispatched. CPR was performed by the group for 2 hours waiting for the helicopter. When the helicopter didn't show the group undertook the huge effort to get the body out of the canyon. S&R met the group at the top near the road. Nothing but respect for that crew and what they dealt with.
My thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends.
JD
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