from Boat Accident Investigation & Boating Related Water Fatality Report submitted by Game Warden:  On Thursday, July 8, 2010 at approximately 7:30 pm, (V2) and (V1) were leaving the Pine Tree Lodge area on Taylor's Bayou. V1 was in front and they were heading upriver to the "sandbar". V2 lost her glasses and turned around to get them.  When she turned back around to head upriver V1 had already gone under the bridge on LaBelle Road and was out of sight.  V2 then went under the bridge ans saw V1's PWC in the trees.  V2 went to the PWC and could not find operator1. She then went back to Pine Tree Lodge and told someone to call 911. She then left again and still could not find operator1. She returned to Pine Tree Lodge approximately ten minutes later and took subject with her.  When they pulled up other person saw operator1 laying in the water with his head facing the PWC about 10 feet away.  v2 jumped in the water and turned operator1 over. v2 occupant then jumped in and looked for a place to start CPR but could not find any dry land. The fire department then showed up and determined v1operator was already deceased.
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