RedactedNarrative: On 3/15/2013, at about 11:57 a.m., operator/victim, was fishing in Silver Lake located in Snohomish county.  The victim was operating a 10' aluminum open motorboat owned by another person. 
  
  A witness reported observing, from her lakeside home, a subject (victim) in the water of Silver Lake attempting to right a capsized aluminum hull boat.  The witness stated that at first the victim was not struggling.  After watching the victim for about 3 minutes, he was struggling in the water and unable to get into the boat.  The witness called 911 and observed the victim bob up and down and then disappear from view.   
  
  The Everett Fire Department  was able to get a dinghy with a 3-man crew including a swimmer but the victim was not located.  The boat was found capsized along with a pair of boots and a cap that were recovered.   
  
  The victim was recovered on 03/18/2013 by Everett PD's Dive Team. 
  
  There was one fatality - No injuries 
  The victim was reported to have alcohol but it is unknown if he had been drinking.  ME toxicology report is  pending.  Will update when received. 
  There was no reported damage to the vessel. 
  The victim was not wearing a PFD. 
  Exempt from Boater Education Card requirement - Under 15 HP 
  There were no apparent Rules of the Road Operating Violations.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Silver Lake
NearestCityTown: Everett