RedactedNarrative: Operator1 advised at approximately 4:50 p.m. he operated the watercraft downstream, floating under the Rt. 97 Bridge. Upon clearing the bridge he observed the railroad bridge with very little clearance, and before he could react, his watercraft was sucked into the boil created by the strong current, hit the railroad bridge support, slammed against the pillar and capsized.  He was able to grab a gas can and hold onto it as he floated down the river until he was rescued.  Operator1 advised he had wearable life jackets in the watercraft, but was not wearing one.  Operator1 is not the owner of the watercraft, but rather it was borrowed.  Owner was advised of the incident.  The watercraft has not been recovered due to the dangerous water conditions.  Operator1 was picked up from Menard County Jail by his daughter.
  
  Based on this investigation, and eye witness reports, Operator1 operated his watercraft in a careless manner on the flooded waters of the Sangamon River on July 11, 2015.  It is apparent Operator1 was not prepared for the water conditions nor the obstacles in the flooded river.  
  
  I am waiting for Operator1 to total his personal losses that were in the boat.
   