RedactedNarrative: Operator2 and operator1 launched their kayaks at tim's ford dam on 03/22/2021 at or about 10:00 am. The water level was high at the dam and levels and flow increased as tributaries entered the river from recent rain runoff. Both occupants were in 10' sun dolphin kayaks that are not meant for these water conditions. 
  
  They came around an island near fanning bend on the franklin co. Moore co., tn line and encountered a tree across the river. Operator2 was swept out of her vessel (#2) and she swam to vessel (#1) occupied by operator1 and operator1 turned in her seat to help operator2 who was holding onto vessel #1 when operator1 capsized and fell into the elk river. 
  
  Neither kayaker had on their pfd's. Operator1 was swept down river. Operator2 rescue swam operator1 to shore and performed cpr, revived, and warmed operator1. Operator2 walked to the nearest house she could find and called 911 for help. Operator1 was transported to lincoln co. Medical center and was treated for water in her lungs for concern of complications with co-morbid conditions, and was later released. Two dogs were present on the kayaks at the time of the accident. Both animals survived. Both vessel and two cell phones were lost.
  