The Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) had arranged to meet his son at the launch ramp so they could boat together. In his last contact with his son, the Victim reported that he was operating Vessel 1 on the lake. The son arrived on scene one hour and twenty minutes later to find the Victim's trailering vehicle backed up to the water's edge and the trailer in the water. The son observed Vesse1 sitting empty across the lake near the shoreline and commandeered another vessel in the area to reach Vessel 1. Upon arrival at Vessel 1, the group called for the Victim but received no response. Vessel 1 was then transported back to the launch ramp, trailered, and authorities were contacted to report the incident.

The Victim was recovered the next day at 1408 hours in Eastwood Lake. The Victim had the kill switch lanyard from Vessel on his person and was not wearing a life jacket at the time of recovery.

The preliminary coroner's report indicates the cause of death as accidental drowning. Still awaiting final coroner's report at this time.
Dayton