Boater Dan
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Last night, a 20' boat with 8 people on board went over one of the low head dams, just above Pittsburgh on the Allegheny River. Reports indicate the boat remained right side up but was caught in the hydraulic. It was reported that the boat was pushed back to the face of the dam and the water coming over the dam caused the boat to flip over. All 8 personnel went into the river. 7 were pulled last night by rescuers and one died over night. One person is still missing and search crews are coming the river this morning. Reports did not indicate if anyone was in PFDs.
I do not think that any dive team has been dispatched as of yet. The river flows are somewhat elevated from recent rains and this incident occurred right at the dam face.
Dan
I do not think that any dive team has been dispatched as of yet. The river flows are somewhat elevated from recent rains and this incident occurred right at the dam face.
Dan