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Archive Home > 2005 > July > 23 > New law to enhance rafter safety

New law to enhance rafter safety

By James Sinks / The Bulletin
July 23, 2005

SALEM - Businesses that send rafters on bucking rides down Oregon's whitewater rivers will need to train their guides in rescue techniques and adhere to basic safety rules such as requiring floatation vests in even moderate rapids, under legislation signed into law Friday by Gov. Ted....

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