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Written by David H. Johnston
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Sunday, 06 July 2008 16:08 |
Bill Studebaker
Reading through the
news wire today, I found the sad news the William (Bill) Studebaker is believed
to have drowned in a tragic accident Friday morning while kayaking the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho.
The specific details are very sketchy right
now but he was last seen swimming
for shore and then floating face down...
Bill Studebaker
Reading through the
news wire today, I found the sad news the William (Bill) Studebaker is believed
to have drowned in a tragic accident Friday morning while kayaking the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho.
The specific details are very sketchy right
now but he was last seen swimming
for shore and then floating face down.
Friends on the road
and in kayaks could not find him, though his kayak and other gear were
recovered Friday.
"It's a huge
blow," said Shelley Gardner, a friend and an owner of Idaho Guide Service,
for which Studebaker worked. "He was the premier kayaker. His love for the
river ... he was just so passionate. He was an amazing storyteller. He will be
missed."
Studebaker was a
well-known Idaho
poet, essayist and outdoor photographer.
"He's a great
spirit," said Paul Shaffer, executive director of The Cabin, a literary
center in Boise.
"He was a terrific writer, fabulous teacher, one of the most capable
boaters. He was all Idaho.
He really loved this state."
Bill also helped to
run Idaho Whitewater Safety and Rescue Company (opens to a pdf).
I haven't been able to
find out any news reports about what actually happened so if you know anything,
drop me a line.
More info: Idaho poet, kayaker William Studebaker presumed drowned
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