Operator said the victim had not been paddling for the last twenty miles.  Operator felt that victim had drunk too much water.  Operator stopped next to shore to rest and victim fell overboard when operator shoved off.  Victim went to the bottom of the river (about 4 feet) and operator swam down and recovered him.  Operator said victim was underwater no longer than 15 seconds.  Operator pulled victim to shore and called 911.  Deputies and EMS responded and treated victim in ambulance.  After about thirty minutes, victim transferred to helicopter and flown to hospital in San Antonio.  Bexar County Medical Examiner had not made a final determination of death as of the writing of this report.  BCME waiting for prior medical records and history of victim before making a determination of the cause and manner of death.  Victim passed away more than twenty-four hours after incident. Victim suffered from heart failure due to dehydration.
Gonzales                      