Maritime New Zealand has released its Accident Report into the death of a kayaker on the Waikaia River in Northern Southland, New Zealand on 13 January 2007.

The Maritime New Zealand Investigation Report states "The kayaker became entrapped underwater in his kayak by a tree strainer. He died of traumatic injuries sustained during the entrapment process.

The language barriers between the deceased and his kayaking companion compromised the strength of their paddling as a team.

the strength of their paddling team was also compromised by there being only two people.

The low flow exposed the full extend of log jams and sieves, increasing the objective dangers"

Click Maritime NZ Investigation Report to view a full copy of the report.