Potential Rafting Tragedy Averted

White water rafting is carried out in a dynamic and uncertain environment. On the 8th March 2010 a client fell out of a River Valley raft, and experienced a leg entrapment, with the weight of water pushing his head under. Quick action by the river guides on the trip averted a near tragedy. Watch and learn how they did it, and what lessons can be taken from this. River Valley website www.rivervalley.co.nz

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Sports

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• rafting accidents
• rafting tragedies
• white water rafting rescues
• River Valley Lodge
• Taihape
• New Zealand

[pukeokahu]

No name yet I'm told. The foal will be brought in soon for initial handling, and I'm sure the best name will present itself then. All the best.

[dominic123212321]

Very good, excellent processes in place as usual river valley and on to it staff. Most important, (and I rafted over 10 years ago three times at river vallery and still remember) if you fall out, keep your feet up in a rapid. Its basic.

[pukeokahu]

Thanks Dominic. Hope to see you back sometime. And yes, it is basic!

[dominic123212321]

ummm, its me dominic. i dont remember posting that comment. My mum must have used my youtube account. i still remember visiting river valley though! ehat did you name the new born horse that was born on guy forks?