RedactedNarrative: On Friday March 5th, 2021 at 03:17 I was contacted by Carter County 911 about a single vessel with two occupants that had overturned below Wilbur Dam on Watauga River. 
  
  The occupants attempted to paddle to the opposite shore shortly after launching but the vessel was pushed by the current downstream. The occupants were able to drop anchor in calmer water but were pulled out to swift moving water causing the vessel to capsize ejecting the occupants. 
  
  The occupants were able to swim to the riverbank  but the operator suffered a dislocated shoulder. The occupants were unable to reach their vehicle and the Carter County Rescue Squad had to launch a vessel to retrieve them. The operator was taken to the hospital but the occupant refused medical treatment. The incident occurred 300 yards below the dam while it had two generators running at 1700 CFS.  *** LAW VIOLATIONS:
  
  TCA 69-9-216 Reckless/Negligent Operation