Based on witness statements and evidence acquired at the scene of the incident, it appears that the Operator/Victim was preparing to go fishing at the time of the accident.  Witnesses came upon Vessel 1 at approximately 7:00 a.m. with its engine running; Vessel 1 was not tied to the dock at that time.  Assuming that the Operator was simply out of sight and preparing his fishing tackle, the Witness went about his business.  When the Witness observed Vessel 1 still running and untied from the dock, with no Operator around, at approximately 9:00 a.m. they contacted 911.  Emergency crews responded and divers recovered the body of the Operator/Victim at approximately 11:20 a.m. under the dock where Vessel 1 would have been tied.

Alcohol involvement is still being investigated.
Galena                        