RedactedNarrative: On April 6, 2014, at approximately 11:30 am, I, Indiana Conservation Officer, responded to Bartholomew County in reference two kayaks overturned in the Flat Rock River near Mill Race Park where one subject failed to resurface in the river. Upon my arrival at approximately 12:30 pm there were several Bartholomew County Deputies and Columbus Police Officers present on scene along with the Bartholomew County Swift Water Rescue Team. Additional Conservation Officer's were also in route including members of the dive team, jon boats, and an air boat to assist with search efforts. I began to investigate the incident. 
  
  I made contact with Detective, Bartholomew County Sheriff's Dept., who was on scene also. Together we made contact with the surviving kayaker, and directed him to take us to the last point he had seen the missing kayaker. Survivor walked us to a point on the east bank of the Flat Rock River just south of the 8th Street bridge in Columbus. He pointed to a couple of trees near the bank and stated that Victim went under the water at that point and never resurfaced. 
  
  I escorted Survivor away from the river at that point and asked him to explain to me exactly what had happened. Survivor stated that his long time friend Victim was visiting from Michigan. Survivor claimed he purchased two kayaks on 4/4/14 with the intentions of kayaking on 4/6. He stated that on the morning of 4/6, he and Victim traveled to parking lot just north of the 8th street bridge(1285 Indianapolis Rd.) with the two kayaks. They launched the kayaks in a shallow flooded area back behind the business and began to navigate out to the Flat Rock River. Survivor stated they were not kayaking on the river for long as they had just passed under the 8th street bridge heading toward Mill Race Park when Victim's kayak capsized near the middle of the river. Survivor stated he immediately noticed Victim struggling and paddled quickly towards his location. He stated without thinking he jumped from his kayak in order to try and help Victim. Survivor grabbed a hold of the hood on Victim's jacket and began to attempt to pull him towards the east bank. Survivor stated that he was able to pull him to a large standing tree approximately 10 yards away from the bank. He stated that Victim was able to grab hold of the tree so Survivor let go and swam to a tree approximately 5 feet closer to the bank. Survivor stated that Victim was holding on to a log that was lodged in between the two trees. He stated the current was very strong and the log came dislodged. Victim went under water and never resurfaced. Neither Survivor nor Victim was wearing a life jacket. Survivor stated he then began yelling for help and was able to swim the rest of the way to shore and exit the river. A civilian nearby heard Victim yelling and called 911. 
  
  Survivor also stated that Victim was a long time friend whom he grew up with in Miami, Fl. He stated that Victim currently lives and works in Michigan with his fiancé. He stated he was around 26 years old and was wearing a grey hooded jacket with black shorts. Survivor claimed that Victim was visiting for the weekend while his fiancé traveled back to Miami for her bridal shower, as they were getting married soon. He stated Victim drove down on Friday 4/4 and was planning to travel back to Michigan later that evening. I asked Survivor if he had any contact information for any of Victim's family or fiancé. Survivor stated that Victim's family lives in Miami and that he did not have their phone numbers. I escorted Survivor back to his vehicle where he was able to give me Victim's cell phone. Survivor was then released to go home from the scene. 
  
  Shortly thereafter Victim's phone rang and I answered it. I identified myself and asked who I was speaking with. The caller was Victim's father. I explained to father what had transpired that day and that it was very unlikely that Victim had survived.