Victim #1, and the passenger were paddling a canoe approximately 40-50 feet off the shore. The canoe capsized and both individuals came to the surface and began swimming towards shore, without wearing their PFD's. The Victim then went under the surface of the water. Witness #1 observed the capsizing of the canoe and swam out to assist. He located the vicitim in 10 feet of water on the bottem of the lake. Witness #1 then swam down, retrieved the victim and brought him to shore. The passenger then began CPR. The victim was taken to the hospital, by ambulance, where he died in their care. 

Two PFD's were located in the overturned canoe.

I observed several full and empty beer cans as well as a half empty bottle of Coffee brandy, at the scene of the capsizing. I also located a baggie floating, which appeared to contain Marijuana. I had the passenger submit to a Blood alcohol test, which resulted in a .02 BAC. The victim's BAC was .174. As a result of the evidence at the scene and the victim's Blood Alcholol Test it is evident that alcohol played a factor in this incident.
Jefferson                     