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Ocoee Whitewater Rafting News

Whitewater risks: Deaths bring scrutiny to rafting safetyThursday, June 23, 2011 @ 11:20PMEach year, more than 300,000 visitors flock to the Ocoee River in East Tennessee to ride its roller-coaster rapids and tumbling currents.

Whitewater runsTuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 6:00PMThese rivers flowing out of North Carolina’s mountains create quite a rush

Ocoee River claims 2nd drowning victimMonday, June 20, 2011 @ 6:59PMWhitewater rafting accidents claim two lives this season, first Ocoee fatalities since 2005.

Second Whitewater Rafting Death in Two Weeks in TennesseeMonday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:29PMA whitewater rafting death was the last thing expected when a group of students from Atlanta, Georgia went out for a day of fun on the Ocoee River in Tennessee. A 14-year-old boy, who is not being identified, . . .

Blue Ridge, Ellijay offer scenic beauty, outdoor adventure and moreWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 12:15PMLots of outdoor adventure is found in Blue Ridge. Natalie Sharp is one of the fly fishing guides who offers a half or full day wade trip on the Toccoa River followed by a gourmet boxed lunch or full lunch or dinner served at the river's edge.

Tennessee man dies rafting on Ocoee RiverMonday, June 6, 2011 @ 3:50AMThe death of a man on a guided rafting trip on the Ocoee River appears to be the first fatality to a customer in more than 15 years. “This is very rare,” Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency spokesman Dan Hicks said Sunday.

Rafter drowns on Ocoee RiverSunday, June 5, 2011 @ 11:15PMThe death of a man on a guided rafting trip Sunday on the Ocoee River appears to be the first fatal accident of a customer in more than 15 years.

Man Drowns Rafting Along Ocoee RiverSunday, June 5, 2011 @ 11:12PMA man drowns while rafting near the Ocoee Whitewater Center outside of Ducktown, Sunday afternoon. Dan Hicks with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says the 36-year-old man was riding in the raft when it flipped. The victim was wearing a life jacket and helmet. Five other riders and a guide were also on board when the incident happened. The other passengers made it back into the raft. That ...

Day campsWednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 12:21PMSpecial to WNC Parent The Jewish Community Center's Camp Ruach offers summer fun in two-week sessions for elementary- and middle school-aged children.