Vessel 1 was operating in Spaulding Lake in Oakfield Maine. Operator was drifting and fishing from canoe. Operator moved to retrieve his fishing pole when water entered the canoe and caused it to capsize. Operator entered the water without a PFD and was in the water approximately 15 minutes before a neighbor assisted him back to shore. Operator was transported to Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton Maine and was admitted to receive treatment for hypothermia. Operator was released the same day. Wardens on scene removed the capsized canoe from the lake and returned it to the owner.
SPAULDING L
Oakfield                      