Investigation still ongoing.  Victim fell off the vessel while standing starboard side of the vessel when a small wave struck the boat.  Victim could not swim and went under.  The two other occupants both jumped overboard to help victim.  They were unable to help victim as he was trying to pull them under.  They swam back to the vessel but it wouldn't start.  They were helped to shore by two people who heard their screams for help.  Pontoon boat drifted to shore.  Victim was very drunk according to his friend.  Operator had a couple of beers but did not seem intoxicated to the investigator.  Violations were operating unregistered motorboat.  Displaying wrong registration number.  Operating after sunset w/o navigation lights.  Bowriding.
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