RedactedNarrative: On February 12, 2017 two people were kayaking in the area of Belle Isle on the James River. The river was approximately 14 feet above flood stage, flowing very fast and full of debris. Victim lost control of his kayak was washed into a strainer where he flipped and lost his paddle. Subject said he saw Victim come out of the strainer and appeared to be attempting to right himself with his hands. Without his paddle Victim was not able to right his craft. He was trapped under water for 2 to 10 minutes. Subject made his way to the victim and was able to flip Victim over. Subject said Victim was unresponsive and bleeding from his nose when he flipped his kayak over. Victim was brought to shore on Belle Isle where the Subject and a bystander performed CPR until Richmond Fire arrived and took over care. RFD transferred care to Richmond Ambulance Authority who transported the victim to VCU Medical Center where he was placed on life support. He was removed form life support and expired on February 14, 2018.