RedactedNarrative: Based on witness statements at the scene and evidence collected, operator was floating Shoal Creek in Lawrence county, TN on August 24, 2021 when he fell overboard from his kayak and became entangled in a tree.  Operator was an able swimmer but was not wearing his life jacket.  It appears that the current of the water kept Operator pinned against the tree under the water for a few minutes before a witness was able to break the limb that Operator was entangled in.  He was recovered by another witness downstream approximately 350 yards who pulled him ashore to do CPR.  Operator was unresponsive.