On March 17, 2012, subject reported to the fire department that her husband and son 2 years of age, had been out on Lake Limierick in a canoe and were overdue.

A witness reported that he had seen the canoe tip and saw a dark figure roll out of the canoe.  Witness rowed out to the canoe and found 2 lifejackets and a paddle.  operator was considered to be in good physical condition and a good swimmer.  occupant could not swim.

The Mason County Sheriff's Office was informed about the incident and a search was organized.  At about 2122 hours occupant was found floating face down in the water.  The search for operator continued until March 19th.  At this time he is presumed dead and his body has not been recovered.

The canoe was recovered the same day, and an examination by the Mason CSO showed no evidence of damage or anything unusual about the canoe.  Two PFDs were found inside, both USCG approved and in good, useable condition.

The air temperature at the time of the incident was in the lower 50's on a clear, sunny day.  The water temperature was 40 degrees F and hypothermia is believed to have been a major factor in the two drownings.

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