RedactedNarrative: On 9/5/15 at approximately 11:00 AM, Operator1 and Operator2 left the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center on kayaks to explore the sand islands in the Pamlico Sound.  It was reported the weather was sunny and calm when they left the fishing center.  It was reported that the weather became windy and stormy around 3:00 PM.  The two kayakers were almost to the last sand island southeast of Oregon Inlet at this point.  
   
  Due to weather conditions Operator1's kayak flooded causing him to exit his kayak into the water.  He was wearing a PFD.  He then swam to Operator2, who's kayak was also filling up with water.  It was at this point Operator2 contacted the US Coast Guard.  Shortly after that, Operator2 exited his kayak after it had completely flooded.  The two lost contact of the kayaks, which were bobbing at this point.  They reported hanging on to a cooler for bouyancy.  At approximately 12:49 AM on 9/6/15, the US Coast Guard located Operator1 and Operator2 and retrieved them from the water.  It was reported they were located approximately 9 or 10 miles from Oregon Inlet.  At 1:34 AM, Operator2 and Operator1 were transported to the Dare County Hospital by ambulance.  Both were treated for hypothermia but reported they were actually just dehydrated.  They were released from the hospital within a matter of hours.  The kayak Operator2 was operating was not able to be located.  The kayak Operator1 was operating was located and returned to the owner.  Alcohol was not a contributing factor to this accident.  PFDs were worn by survivors.  Nothing further at this time.
   