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Whitewater rescues : true stories of survival, bravery, and quick thinking / Charlie Walbridge.

Summary:

"Charlie Walbridge has been a river guide, a paddling-related business owner, and a member of the American Whitewater Board. That's where he began some of his most important work: maintaining their accident database and producing bi-annual reports of US whitewater fatalities. Over the years, the lessons learned and the practices developed from this information have saved countless lives. In Whitewater Rescues Charlie shares more than 75 of the most thrilling true stories of survival, bravery, and quick thinking ever submitted to the American Whitewater Accident Database. The narratives are uplifting and inspiring, and they spotlight the courage and ingenuity of whitewater paddlers"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781634043847
  • Physical Description: pages cm
  • Edition: 1st edition.
  • Publisher: Birmingham, AL : Menasha Ridge Press, [2024]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The early days -- Bad swims and near drownings -- Pins and entrapment -- Injuries, resuscitations, and evacuations -- Paddlers helping others -- Working with first responders -- Waterfalls.
Subject:
White-water canoeing > Safety measures.
Rafting (Sports) > Safety measures.
Kayaking > Safety measures.
Search and rescue operations.

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