RedactedNarrative: On 06-18-2019 at approximately 2:35 PM, I, Sgt. \ received information that a boat accident had occurred at Mississippi River Lock and Dam #15 (Rock Island).  I was told that the operator of the watercraft had gone through the dam portion of the lock and dam in a kayak.  Operator was reportedly uninjured, but the kayak was said to be missing.  I was asked to respond to Sunset Park to handle the accident report.
  
       At approximately 3:20 PM, I arrived at Sunset Park (Rock Island, IL.).  Meeting with rescue personnel, I was directed to Operator.  Walking over Operator, I introduced myself to him and confirmed his identity.  I advised Operator that I was required to complete an accident report for his kayak accident.  Operator acknowledged that he understood.  I asked Operator what happened.  
  
       Operator said that he had started his trip in Onalaska, Wisconsin (approximately a month earlier).  He said that he was going to kayak all of the way to New Orleans, Louisiana.  Operator told me that he had portaged around several dams already during his trip, but did not see a portage location as he approached Lock and Dam #15.  Going to the north side of Arsenal Island, as Operator neared the dam, he realized that he would be unable to avoid going through the dam.  Operator advised that when he reached the dam, his kayak capsized and they were both sucked down through the dam.  Operator told me that he was ejected from the dam approximately 30 yards down stream from the base of Lock and Dam 15.  Operator said that he was holding onto all that was left of his kayak and equipment (a handle attached to a small dry box). 
        I asked Operator if he had been injured.  He told me that he had not.  Inside of the dry box, Operator presented me with his driver''s license and kayak certificate of origin (both photographed and attached).
  