RedactedNarrative: On 09/13/18 at approximately 1730, the operator of Vessel 1 was drift hunting geese along the Rock River near Island 1 at the Ogle/Winnebago County line. As Vessel 1 drifted along the south bank of the island, it was pulled by the river current to a small channel between Island 1 and a smaller island. As Vessel1 was traveling between the islands, the strong current due to flooded conditions turned the boat and swept it into a tree leaning over the river. 
  Operator was unable to operate the vessel away from the tree due to his motor being lifted out of the water for drifting.  As the bow of Vessel 1 traveled under the tree, Operator became entangled in the tree which hit him in the chest. Operator attempted to push away from the tree but water started filling the rear of the vessel. Vessel 1 soon filled with water and sank. 
  Operator attempted to grab a PFD but began to go under water so he let it go. Operator then grabbed a floating log and used that as flotation until he made his way to the bank at the end of the island. Operator  walked across the island to the north bank and swam the channel back to his residence. Operator was uninjured and did not seek medical attention. Operator reported the incident to the Ogle County Sheriff''s Department the following day. I was notified of the incident by the Ogle County Sherfiff''s Department on 09/15/18 and met with Operator on 09/16/18. 
  
  In addition to the boat and motor sinking, all boating and hunting equipment was lost. This included a 12 gauge Benelli shotgun, ammunition, decoys, cell phone and wallet. The boat, motor, and shotgun have been entered into LEADS by Illinois State Police.
  