Tragedy Strikes in West Virginia as Two Rafters Lose Their Lives During Gauley Season
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – The start of the Gauley rafting season in West Virginia has been marred by tragedy, with two fatalities occurring within a week. The season, which began on September 8th, boasts scheduled dam releases at Summersville Lake, attracting rafting enthusiasts from all over. The first incident took place on September 7th during a training day for raft guides. A private rafting party encountered disaster near the Class V Iron Ring Rapid, resulting in …