On october 5, 2012, around 4:00pm, two people were canoeing down the french broad river.  As they were passing through a small section of lower rapids, the canoe turned over.  occupant was able to get to safety.  The last time occupant saw operator, he was floating/paddling down the river with his feet down stream.  Occupant informed local authorities for help.  Operator was found october 6, 2012 around 11:30am a short distance down river.  Autopsy results are underway.  Two wearable pfds were found in the canoe.  One pfd was lying in the seat.  The other pfd was affixed to the side of the canoe.  Contact has not been made with occupant at this time.  The canoe did have registration numbers affixed to the side.  No records were found through dispatch.
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