Blair Vincent Shorter - Katrine, Western Australia
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S 31° 36.997 E 116° 33.199
50J E 457633 N 6501971
A plaque dedicated to a copetitor in the Avon Descent
Waymark Code: WMQ8HQ
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 01/10/2016
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19 year old Blair Vincent Shorter was competing in the 1991 'Avon Descent' ( the worlds longest whitewater event)when his kayak became wedged against one of the pylons of the Katrine Rd Bridge and he was drowned dispite efforts of rescue crews.
The plaque on a limestone rock is inscribed with-
'In memory of
Blair Vincent Shorter
11.12.71 - 3.8.91 19 years
Drowned at Katrine Bridge
as a competitor of the
1991 Avon Descent
'Please respect the river'
Your family Mum,Pete, Nan Murphy
Georgina,Rebecca and Emma
Location: Viveash Reserve , Katrine
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: Not listed
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