Rafting News September 2007

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SATURDAY, 29 SEPTEMBER 2007
	End Search for Missing Russian Rafter
	The search and rescue mission for the missing Russian rafter in China has been called off after the Chinese crew decided to finally end the search. A plane carrying the 2 survivors, Alexander Zverev and Andrey Pauotov along with the bodies of their 3 co-rafters is set to return home to Russia today. The search mission is consists of both Chinese and Russian emergency crews. The sear Read Full Story
	State Whitewater Commission blasted by Auditor
	West Virginia's State Whitewater Commission was grilled by the legislative auditor for allegedly allocating the bulk of its budget on its whitewater enforcement officer’s salary instead of on efforts to improve rafter's safety. According to result of an audit conducted during the 2002 to 2006 period, West Virginia ranked fifth with their number of rafting fatalities. The audit also Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2007
	Saskatoon Weir Area to Turn into Whitewater Park
	The proposal to turn the Saskatoon weir area into a whitewater park is stirring controversy. The Saskatoon Whitewater Park Committee is recommending a $14 million plan to build a whitewater park that would cater to whitewater activities such as rafting, tubing, canoeing, kayaking as well as swimming. According to whitewater park advocate Kent Gray, at present swimming is prohibited Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 25 SEPTEMBER 2007
	UAWU's Ultimatum on Martha Brae Rafting Village
	The University Allied Workers Union (UAWU) temporarily puts on hold the four day ultimatum they have issued on the management of the Martha Brae Rafting Village last Friday. According to reports the union agreed to lift the ultimatum after the rafting village's management agreed to a meeting conducted Thursday. The meeting's agenda include the discussion on the non-issuing of unifo Read Full Story
MONDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2007
	Two Russians Found Alive After Rafting Accident
	Two of the six missing Russian rafters were found alive in northwest China last Friday. The two were identified as Alexander Zverev and Andrey Pauotov. The 35 year old Zverev was the first survivor to be discovered by the rescuers at around 10 in the morning. Meanwhile, Pautov was found by eight in the evening. Both men had not eaten and have survived by drinking river water for 25 days Read Full Story