Incident:Swept Over Waterfall in Eaton Canyon 2023/03/20

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Incident:Swept Over Waterfall in Eaton Canyon 2023/03/20
Date 2023/03/20
Location Eaton Canyon
Severity No loss
Canyoneering-related
Yes
SAR involvement
No
Navigation problem
No
Swift water problem
Yes
Environmental problem
Yes
Communication problem
No
Planning problem
No
Skills problem
No
Body movement problem
Yes
Rigging problem
No
Rappel problem
No
Insufficient gear
No
Gear failure
No

Summary[edit]

When approaching the (second?) rabbit hole, the current pushed me over and I fell, 10 feet or so into the deep pool. This actually turned out to be a good thing as the hydraulic spit me out right away and I was able to help my partners get out of it.

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