Plane Was Taking Off From A Gravel Bar When The Kayaker Was Struck

In one of the more unusual airplane accidents we've heard of, we must profess to hearing the phrase 'Cub versus Kayak' with a strong initial sense of disbelief. Oregon's Yamhill County Sheriff, however, provided a lot of detail and immediate credibility to the initial report. They noted that, "On August 4, 2021 at about 5:08 pm Yamhill Communications received a 911 call regarding an injured kayaker on the Willamette River in the area of Lower Lambert Bar between Dayton and the Wheatland Ferry.  A Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office marine patrol boat responded along with a water rescue boat from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue, and land-based rescue and ambulance personnel f