RedactedNarrative: Based on information gathered from witness statements and physical evidence located it is believed that the operator was hunting on the manitowoc river in a one person pelican kayak with his dog. It is believed the operator did not have a life jacket with him as one was located in his vehicle and his father stated he does not wear a life jacket. Witness information state at about 2:45pm they heard a gunshot followed by two yells for help. The witness was able to get to the location they heard the gunshot and yells for help but did not locate any hunters. The witness located the dog, shivering in the marsh grass on the west side of the river. Fire and rescue personnel later located the over-turned kayak and waders on the west side of the river near the area the dog was located. 
  
  Conservation warden took possession of the dog and went with fire personnel on the water.  Searchers went to the area the kayak and waders were located in an attempt to see if the dog would indicate.  It was unsuccessful. The search for the operator was resume the next with no success.  At this time the victim has not been recovered.
  