1982: A Kayaker Fights Flood Waters While a Man Throws Rocks into the River | Stockfilm

1982: A Kayaker Fights Flood Waters While a Man Throws Rocks into the River | Stockfilm

A Kayaker Fights Flood Waters While a Man Throws Rocks... — Clip Details

A vintage 8mm home movie from 1982 captures a kayaker battling turbulent flood waters on a swollen Sacramento river. A man on the riverbank throws rocks into the rushing current, adding to the sense of danger and chaos. The footage shows the raw power of high water, with the kayaker struggling against the strong flow near the riverbanks. This authentic archival clip offers a dramatic glimpse of outdoor adventure and natural force in early 1980s California, perfect for historical documentaries, nostalgic content, or editorial use.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format: 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details: Exterior
Resolution: 4K Digitally Restored
License: Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery: Instant Digital Download
Duration: 11s
Starting Price: $199 USD
Clip ID: 70203107

Source & Documentation

Source reel: Reel 1183 · Super 8 · 5″ reel
Original reel label: high water,mouldau,smetana,american river,nimbus to discovery park
Reel-level year note: 1982
Reel-level location note: california
Date: 1982 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence: Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location: Sacramento, California, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence: Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route: Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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