RedactedNarrative: The victim stated that at about 5:45 PM on 03/05/2019, he was traveling South on the Black Warrior River just below Martin Slough, when his vessel was struck by several large waves. Subject stated that the waves caused his vessel to swamp, then capsize. Subject stated that he was able to put his personal flotation device on and climb on top of the capsized vessel. He stated that he began to yell for help as he floated down the river. 
  
  After a period of time, subject1 was able to come to his aid. Subject was transported to the Lock 8 boat launch, where he was met by the Hale Co. EMS and transported to the Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, for treatment for hypothermia. Subject was treated and released from Druid City Hospital. Subject''s vessel was recovered 6 days later near Lock 6, approximately 30 miles South of the accident location. Trooper(s) responded to the accident and interviewed Subject as he was being treated at DCH. It was noted that Subject was in a small vessel, in high / swift waters, which possibly contributed to the accident. It was noted that Subject was wearing insulated hunting waders at the time of the accident, which possibly assisted him in staying warm in the cold waters.
  