Gregory J. Daiker, 59, Aaron J. Faulhaber, 49, Jason L. Maxson, 51, and John R. Schulte, 59, killed after boat overturns on the Pend Oreille River in Bonner County, Idaho

Modified Date: 
Tue, 08/02/2022 - 5:50am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, June 28, 2022

One dead, three missing after boat capsized in Pend Oreille River

The boat capsized on the river about three miles southeast of Priest River. The river is about 94 feet deep where the accident occurred, the sheriff’s office said.

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Mike Kimling, a homeowner on the river, said he's spent 12 summers on the Pend Oreille river. Kimling said he was outside grilling when the boat crashed. He said the whole thing happened in seconds.

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The boat went down around 7 p.m. near Old Thama Ferry Road, about 6 miles southeast of Priest River at a spot around 94 feet deep.

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Jenny Faulhaber said her husband pushed her outside her comfort zone, taking her on incredibly difficult outdoor adventures. At the same time, she said he always calmed her when she felt overwhelmed.

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The boat was traveling at about 100 mph at the time of the crash, the sheriff’s office said in a statement Monday.

People Involved: 
Gregory J. Daiker
Aaron J. Faulhaber
Jason L. Maxson
John R. Schulte