Tragedy on the Ottawa: A Sad Story Points to the Need for Some Straight Questions before Embarking.

Scanlin, Marge

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ERIC Number: EJ377956

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1988

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Tragedy on the Ottawa: A Sad Story Points to the Need for Some Straight Questions before Embarking.

Scanlin, Marge

Camping Magazine, v60 n6 p13-15 Apr 1988

Describes circumstances of a 1978 camp canoeing accident in which 13 persons drowned. Reports factors which led to the accident, based on details from the Coroner's Report. Poses questions which should be satisfactorily answered before a trip can be safely undertaken by campers and camp staff. (CS)

Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Adolescents, Adults, Camping, Canoeing, Counselor Training, Outdoor Activities, Preadolescents, Program Implementation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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