The exact details of the accident are unknown.

A witness was traveling on Lake Washington in his boat when he saw an umanned PWC going in circles in the water.  He than saw a male in the water.  The witness moved close to the male and noted that he was struggling, and then he threw a lifejacket to operator, but he could not reach it.  Operator began to sink underwater and the witness dove after him.  The witness was able to grab operator's shoulder, but he slipped out of the witness's grasp and disappeared under water.

body was later recovered by Seattle PD Harbor Patrol.  There was no damage to the PWC.

The state and federal BAR will be completed by the Seattle PD and submitted.
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