RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was launched with one person on board.  After about 10-15 minutes, Vessel 1 struck some submerged trees causing Vessel 1 to capsize and continue downriver.  The Operator or Vessel 1 was able to climb onto a nearby tree to wait for rescue personnel.  The Operator of a second vessel in the paddling group  was able to stay in contact with the Operator of Vessel 1 until emergency personnel arrived on scene.
  
  The river was at 7ft (flood stage)