Vessel-1 was a stand-on vessel/kayak with one occupant. The occupant was the operator and was fishing sitting stationary. The operator was moving inside the kayak and apparently shifted the weight causing the kayak to capsize. The occupant became stuck underneath the kayak for a period of seconds before surfacing. 

The occupant managed to swim to shallower water to call 911. The kayak completely sank to the bottom due to swamping and the occupant remained in the water for a long period developing hypothermia. 

The occupant was located and pulled out of the water by emergency personnel. The occupant was transported to Marshall Medical Center North and treated before being released. The kayak was recovered by the Marshall County Rescue Squad and towed to shore.

Guntersville Lake
GUNTERSVILLE                  