RedactedNarrative: Dispatched to a canoe overturned near the 68 Bypass in Trigg County on Little River. All involved had been rescued and out of water prior to my arrival. I met both involved at the Trigg County ER in Cadiz, KY.  Owner/Operator refused medical treatment. 
   
  Owner/Operator stated that himself and passenger had been fishing/paddling down river towards the Cadiz Park and came upon the 68 Bridge. Due to being low in the water, they could not see the rip rap that had been extended into water nor could they see the swift water current that had been created by this blockage of rip rap. Stated they tried to paddle through a small opening but could not due to the small passage and swift water, thus turning canoe and themselves over.  
   
  Owner/Operator also stated that passenger became entangled in rope from canoe and was unable to stay on surface for very long. Stated both eventually became free of canoe and managed to hang on to tree limbs and roots for 30 minutes until bank fishermen arrived and pulled them out. Both were wearing PFD's according to Owner/Operator and credited those to saving their lives. Passenger was not interviewed due to being treated at that time by medical staff. 
   
  Medical staff at hospital advised me that the passenger had mild hypothermia and mild sprains of muscles.  Included are 2 pictures of the undamaged canoe in this report that I got after leaving hospital. Included in this report are 3 pictures of accident scene below 68 Howard Anderson Bridge. Included in this report are 3 pictures of Contractor Notices with names and contact info for companies with permits through the state that have worked on this jobsite. 
   
  At inspection of bank to bank with only around 4' of navigable water left on the west bank. This placement of rock created very swift water that would only be navigable by small kayaks and experienced operators.  It is my opinion that this accident occurred due to 1 Hazardous Waters from swift current made by rock placed in river and 2 Operator Inexperience in navigating swift water conditions. Also included in this report is the CAD Event. No witnesses were available to interview at the accident scene.
  
  