Operator stated that he was standing in the rear of the vessel using a cast net when it became hung on the bottom of the river. Vessel was drifting until cast net became hung. Passenger, who was seated in front of vessel moved to rear of vessel to assist operator in freeing the entangled cast net when water entered the vessel over the stern, swamping the vessel which placed both operator and passenger in the water. Both swam to shore and called for helpwhile walking toward a light where employees of th Cumberland Zinc Mine assisted in warming until ambluance arrived. Passenger was treated for hypothermia at Riverview Regional North Hospital and released same date. Operator gave a written statement while at the hospital and included in case file.
CARTHAGE