RedactedNarrative: On Saturday, June 1, 2019, approximately 7:30pm, ALEA Communications dispatch received an emergency call regarding an injured person on the Alabama River near Swift Creek in Autauga County. Victim was operating his vessel (AL2195PM), when he observed another vessel that appeared stranded/beached. Due to Victim being in an induced coma and unable to make a statement, witnesses provided an account of what transpired on that evening. 
  
  Witnesses claimed Victim was operating the vessel at approximately five miles per hour when he dove head first from the vessel into the river to assist person(s) on another vessel. Witnesses state that the water level was approximately one and a half feet at the time Victim dove in the water. When Victim resurfaced, witnesses recall him stating he couldn’t' feel his legs. 
  
  Subject1 immediately entered the water to assist victim. Subject1 along with other passengers on the vessel assisted Victim back onto the vessel. Subject1 stabilized Victim head to the best on his ability. 
  Paramedics later determine Victim needed advance medical care and Lifeflight was notified and activated. Lifeflight was on scene at approximately 10:19pm. Victim was transported via helicopter to the UAB Trauma Center located in Birmingham, Alabama. Due to the severity of Victim injuries and having to be airlifted to the UAB Trauma Center, Trooper could not obtain a blood alcohol sample to determine if alcohol was a contributing factor to the incident. Victim arrived at the Trauma Center at approximately 11:22pm were he was treated and continues to be treated by medical professionals as of June 5, 2019. No further action was taken.
  