Vessel 1 and Vessel 2, each with one person on board, were travelling northbound/downstream when they approached a lowhead dam.  The Operator of Vessel 1 decided to go over the dam and disappeared from sight.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then decided to go over the lowhead dam as well to try to locate the Operator of Vessel  1.  The Operator of Vessel 2 entered the water below the dam, located the Operator of Vessel 1 who was submerged, grabbed onto the Operator of Vessel 1, and was able to push off the face of the dam with enough force to pass the hydraulic/reverse current.  The Operator of Vessel 2 then pulled the Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) to shore where neighbors assisted and contacted emergency services.  The Operator of Vessel 2 was transported to the hospital, while the Operator of Vessel 1 (the Victim) was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upper Sandusky