RedactedNarrative: operator, 19 years old, became missing on Mott Lake when his boat capsized Tuesday night 5/1/12.  Most of the property was recovered according to Chief Ranger.  Family members identified the missing man who was last seen wearing a Carhart jacket and jeans.  Ranger said the search for operator has been complicated due to the characteristics of Mott Lake, which is filled with tree stumps and debris and ranges as deep as 30 ft.  Divers were searched.  The search extended to the air, land and water.  Park Rangers did not solicite for people to help in the search, but are allowed volunteers to join in the effort.  Ranger said volunteers were directed to search the shorelines around Stepping Stone Falls through to Belsey Road, downstream from the area where the boat capsized near an island in Mott Lake around 9:30 PM Tuesday.  A second man in the boat told police the craft started taking on water when operator siddenly stopped the motor and water spilled in.  The men began sharing a lifejacket, but eventually split up.  The 2nd man was then able to swim to shore and contact help.  THe operator was deceased.
NameOfBodyOfWater: Mott Lake
NearestCityTown: Genesee                       