The Victim was operating Vessel 1 down Tinker's Creek when Vessel 1 capsized.  The Victim swam to a large rock and climbed up on to it; Vessel 1 and its paddles were swept downstream and never recovered following the incident.  The Victim was stranded on the rocks for two hours before hikers passing through the area observed the Victim and obtained help to rescue him.  Following the incident, the Victim complained of pain in his left shoulder, elbow and wrist.  The Victim was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released for contusions on his left arm.
Bedford                       