RedactedNarrative: On the listed date and time, Officers' received a call in reference to a boating incident that occurred at the listed location. Officers' responded to the incident location and found the operator of the kayak onshore. Officers' found that the operator has lacerations and contusions to his right leg.  EMS was notified.  Gold Cross Med 2 responded to the scene where the operator received fist aid treatment and a recommendation for stitches.  Officers' spoke to the operator about the incident.  The operator stated that he paddled the listed kayak near the top of the dam where he was overtaken by the waters current.  The operator further stated that he went over the dam and was ejected from the kayak where his injuries occurred from striking rocks and debris in the water.   The operator floated/swam approximately 500 yards down stream before he was able to reach the shore.  Officers found that the listed witnesses entered the water to assist the operator back on shore.  The operator further stated that the kayak was last seen stuck in the hydraulics of the dam. Officers' were unable to retrieve the kayak.  Officers' investigation found that the incident occurred due to the current in the river and operator inexperience. Operator 137 with SOC was notified of the incident.  No further action was taken.
NameOfBodyOfWater: SAVANNAH RIVER
NearestCityTown: APPLING