RedactedNarrative: Operator was fishing from a Kayak in the Elk River on May 6, 2018.  The Elk River was approximately 10'' above normal pool.  He was in an 9' Main Stream Streek Kayak.  The river flow was over 1400 cfps.  Operator had also tied an anchor rope to his leg with an eight pound anchor attached.
  
  Operator launched the kayak at 10:30 from the boat ramp in Elkton Tennessee.  The kayak quickly overturned in the swift water and he was ejected.   The anchor and the swift current held Operator under the water until he drowned.  Operator’s body was found at 21:00 on May 9th approximately .25 miles downstream by search crews with the anchor line still attached to his left leg.
  