On November 2, 2011, two people left Overton, Tx before daylight to Lake Palestine to fish. At approximately 12 noon according to Operator the winds picked up and the water became choopy. At this time they were tied to a tree from the back of the boat a wave of water came over the back of the boat.  Operator began to untie and before he could get untied a second wave of water came in boat and capsized the boat. He advised they did not have their PFD’s on until they were in the water. He also advised Victim was having trouble breathing. Operator said he held onto Victim until he lost consciousness and then released him. Victim was found face down in the water(deceased) on November 3, 2011 with PFD on, but unsnapped. Operator was found shortly after(alive) in a tree, completely out of water wearing a PFD. He was transported to a nearby medical facility. No drugs or alcohol involved.
Flint                         