On 10/9/09 at approximately 20:00 hours Occupant 1 and his son Operator 1 were about to load their vessel at Crooks landing on the Flint River.  After getting the trailer in the water Operator  pushed the boat off the landing and attempted to start the engine.  The engine would not start because of a defective starter.  Operator went to the rear of the vessel to work on the engine.  When Operator was making his way to the rear of the vessel he caused the vessel to tip and swamping occurred.  After the boat tipped over they were able to hold on to the vessel.  After holding on to the vessel for a short distance they decided to let go of the vessel and swim to shore.  After reaching the shore Operator was unable to find his father so he contacted emergency services for assistance.  Occupant drowns while attempting to swim to shore.  His body was then recovered from the water at approximately 22:30.
Oglethorpe                    