Per Preliminary Incident Report dated June 22, 2011:

Victim was kayaking along shore, fell out and put lifejacket on. Was asked if he needed help from people onshore, and stated yes. Rescuer paddled out to help, and tried to assist. During this time, Victim became unconscious. Second rescuer swam out ~50-100 yards and helped pull victim into shore. Rescuer stated not breathing, and rescuers began CPR. Stated no pulse able to be found.  Neighbor ran to call 911 from house, and reported victim had drowned. EMS on scene shortly thereafter. EMS report stated possible Cardiac Arrest, no lung sounds, no pulse, Asystole and Pulseless Electrical Activity on heart monitor. Last update from Mentor Fire Dispatch was that Hospital ER had gotten a pulse back, and was inducing a hypothermic state for patient transfer to Cleveland Hospital.


Follow up from responding officer (June 23, 2011):

As of right now, I spoke with Mentor Fire Chief , and got an update on Victim's condition. Family consisting of two sisters, were notified already as of last night by Mentor PD. Both were spoken with at the hospital in Concord by Mentor FD. No names have been released, but a quick article detailing what took place was written for the News-Herald. (Attached article below) Victim is currently still alive but in an induced hypothermic coma. He is on a ventilator as he is still not breathing on his own but does have a pulse. He is currently under the care of doctors at Cleveland Clinic. Chief is planning on going up there today to check on his condition and prognosis. He will update me as he finds more out later today. Chief advised it may be 3-7 days before they try to take him off the ventilator. Will be sure to keep everyone advised of developments. Chief asked that he be notified if media or news contacts us before releasing any information, names, etc. He does not have a problem if we do, just wants to know if we do beforehand. I am still obtaining information from the witnesses/rescuers. Please call if you have any other questions or concerns.


Follow up from responding officer (June 24):

Victim expired.  Autopsy to be completed and preliminary results to be available afternoon of June 24, 2011.
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