We have had several calls over the past few weeks but they havent amounted to much. Some very lucky people have lived to be stupid another day until today. Two guys launch a CANOE in the river which is running around 16,000 cfs. We try not to train in it when it is over 14,000 cfs. Right off the bat they flip it. One makes it one doesnt. They did have a DORA PFD but it wasnt put to use.
Med Star flew over from Spokane and spotted the body about a mile down stream. We responded and recovered him in about 4 of water. Had it not been for the high altitude of the chopper we would have missed him for sure.
Gear is dry, rig is repacked and ready for the next one.
Post Falls drowning victim identified
Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2010 3:35 pm
In reference to the drowning that occurred this morning at Corbin Park, family members of the deceased victim have been notified.
Spirit Lake resident Michael W. Blankartz, 28, died in the accident. Danny J. Richison, 29, Post Falls, survived.
The victim's body was recovered by the KCSD Dive Team and pronounced deceased at the scene. Richison was not injured.
The Press will have the complete story in tomorrow's print editions.
Med Star flew over from Spokane and spotted the body about a mile down stream. We responded and recovered him in about 4 of water. Had it not been for the high altitude of the chopper we would have missed him for sure.
Gear is dry, rig is repacked and ready for the next one.
Post Falls drowning victim identified
Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2010 3:35 pm
In reference to the drowning that occurred this morning at Corbin Park, family members of the deceased victim have been notified.
Spirit Lake resident Michael W. Blankartz, 28, died in the accident. Danny J. Richison, 29, Post Falls, survived.
The victim's body was recovered by the KCSD Dive Team and pronounced deceased at the scene. Richison was not injured.
The Press will have the complete story in tomorrow's print editions.