Vessel 1 (V-1) was being operated at approximately 15 to 20 mph on a northwest course on Pensacola Bay in the proximity of ICW channel marker 15.  V1 encountered a series of waves causing it to yaw to its starboard.  The abrupt course change of V-1 resulted in O-1 losing control, and O-2 being ejected.  O-1 observing O-2 in the water entered the water to assist O-2.  V-1 still engaged and making way began circling in a starboard direction.  O-1 and O-2 were recovered by nearby boaters.  O-1 sustained minor injuries, and 0-2 was prononced dead as a result of the boating incident.


victim: There was a laceration to the top of his head and to his right hand between his thumb and right index finger.  victim was hospitalized for water ingestion.; victim2 received undetermined internal injuries due to no autopsy being performed.  No external injuries were noted by the Medical Examiner per Medical Investigator.  He was pronounced deceased at Baptist Hospital.  The Medical Examiner listed drowning as the cause of death.
PENSACOLA