Operator and passengers were out boating celebrating the last day of school.  They had been tubing when a couple of passengers decided to go swimming off the vessel.  The vessel was not achored/secured or running.  The victim was not wearing a pfd.  The victim complained before going into the water and shortly thereafter he began having difficulties staying afloat.  Another passenger made an attempt to aid the victim but was quickly overcome by the panicked victim and nearly brought down by him.  This passenger had to let go of him and went back to the vessel.  Victim was recovered by Dive team in approximately 10 feet of water at or about his last sighted location.  CPR etc where administered at scene but he was declared deceased.  As of 6/23 investigation is still ongoing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Tyngsboro                     