[JPTolson]

Originally Posted by JPTolson

TCT,

The video in the link below is a sobering reminder of the hazards of paddling alone, in cold water, near dusk, on large rivers this time of year, and in rivers in flood or at a very, very high level. Fortunately, this guy made it, but it's easy to see how someone could fail to keep their wits about them under these conditions and not have survived. Everyone, be safe out there.

http://www.vimeo.com/10290133

and here is the first person account of the swim and subsequent rescue from the paddler.....

http://www.monocacyboard.org/mboard/msg/9742.html