RedactedNarrative: Passenger stated they were drift fishing by dragging a chain from the bow of v1 when they noticed they were about to drift backwards into a tree protruding out from the bank.  V1's motor hit the tree and the current caused v1 to turn sideways and become parallel with the tree.  
  
  The current then forced v1 under the tree and it ended up swamping and capsizing. All occupants were ejected but managed to stay afloat due to wearing pfds and they were able to grab onto different objects on the bank but couldn't pull themselves out of the water.  
  
  Another vessel downstream came to their rescue after they noticed "debris" floating downstream. Additional vessels from rainbow landing also responded to try and get the victim out of the water.  He was conscious and talking while in the water but said he was "about to give out" and as soon as they got him out of the water he became unresponsive.  They began cpr efforts until ems arrived and he was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital. 
  
  There were 6 generators running at the dam at the time of the accident.
  
  Due to the conditions v1 hasn't been able to be recovered at this time.
  
  Blood was taken from the operator for testing; however he was uncooperative and refused to give a statement.  He was charged with inattentive operation.
  
  Update: 2-12-21 - just found out from the coroner that somehow the blood vial "broke" and he didn't want to tell us, so no toxicology screen was performed.
  