RedactedNarrative: Operator1 and his two sons entered the Rock River at the route 20 bridge in Rockford, IL. Their intention was to paddle to a downstream island and waterfowl hunt. While paddling downstream the current was to strong and pushed them by the initial island they were shooting for. 
  
  As they approached a second island the group attempted to turn into the island when the current flipped their kayaks. The individuals were able to swim to shore and retrieve two of the three kayaks. The third kayak continued floating downstream with a Remington 870 shotgun in the storage area of the kayak. At this point it is unknown whether the gun fell out upon initial flip or if possibly made it down river with the kayak. To date the kayak or gun has yet to be located. All three individuals were located and rescued by Rockford Fire Rescue. All three were taken to local hospital as precaution and then released. No injuries resulted from the incident.
  