RedactedNarrative: Operator and Witness/companion set out on kayak trip at approximately 10:30 am.  Throughout the course of the trip the Operator tipped his kayak approximately 10 times.  Contributing factors to the incident include lack of experience with equipment, cold water temperatures, moderate winds, medical issues, and lack of food/drink.  The Operator grew cold and weak as the day progressed and eventually he unable to get himself back in to the kayak.  As a result, the Operator became unconscious and suffered from hypothermia.  The witness attempted to help the Operator by trying to get him on shore to dry land, but failed to do so.  First responders were able to get the victim to shore and began life saving measures.  Law Enforcement officers were able to interview the victim and he is expected to make a full recovery.
  
  Additional information.  Injured is a diabetic and it is presumed his glucose level dropped, weakening him, until finally exhausted he fell into the creek.  The Injured's core temp dropped to 70 degrees.  Core temp raised, Injured intubated.  Injured remained in the hospital for 4 days and has now fully recovered.