RedactedNarrative: On the afternoon of March 29, 2016 at approximately 3:52PM, Wilmette Fire Department received a call of a kayaker in distress in Lake Michigan off Gillson Park beach area.  They arrived on scene at approximately 3:56PM and a rescuer pulled Operator1 from the water.  They estimated Operator1 had been in the water for approximately one hour.  Water temperature ranged from 41 - 46 degrees F.  Operator1 was given advanced first aid on scene then transported to Evanston Hospital where he was treated for hypothermia and pnuemonia symptoms.  Operator1 was wearing a PFD at the time of rescue.
  
  For more information and a list of responding agencies please see attachments.
  
  As of May 12, 2016 Operator1 made a full recovery with no lasting health problems.
  
  Attachments:
  
  Wilmette Fire Department NFIRS Report
  Wilmette Fire Department Public Information Worksheet
  
  The kayak had capsized.