Although it might seem ludicrous to suggest, if you fell in above the Strid in these conditions, you are probably more likely to survive than if the river isn't in spate. Obviously, the chances of surviving falling in under any conditions at the Strid are pretty much zero but in high water there is a marginally lesser chance of being dragged down into the normal complex underwater topography. I've seen it a lot higher than this when it is over all of the rocks - pretty much including where the photographer is standing. Even in a drought with very little water flowing, it is still generally deadly. Although it is supposed to be 100% fatal, there have been one or two exceptionally lucky people who have survived (one back in the 70's from what I remember). It would certainly be "safer" to kayak when high water is running though it is still not a good idea.
Great footage, well captured!!
Thank you!!
Although it might seem ludicrous to suggest, if you fell in above the Strid in these conditions, you are probably more likely to survive than if the river isn't in spate. Obviously, the chances of surviving falling in under any conditions at the Strid are pretty much zero but in high water there is a marginally lesser chance of being dragged down into the normal complex underwater topography. I've seen it a lot higher than this when it is over all of the rocks - pretty much including where the photographer is standing. Even in a drought with very little water flowing, it is still generally deadly. Although it is supposed to be 100% fatal, there have been one or two exceptionally lucky people who have survived (one back in the 70's from what I remember). It would certainly be "safer" to kayak when high water is running though it is still not a good idea.
Thank you for sharing this!
From what I've read, far, far more dangerous than it appears.
Yes definitely, looks are definitely deceiving in this case 😳