Vessel 1 was drifting approximately 1500 yards north of the Cleveland Breakwater near the Main Harbor entrance.  The Operator remained on board Vessel 1 while Occupant 1 left the vessel near the transom voluntarily to swim.  When Occupant 1 expressed difficulty to the Operator, the Operator started Vessel 1 and approached Occupant 1 to assist.  The Operator threw a rope several times to Occupant 1 with no success.  Wind and wave conditions continued to cause Vessel 1 to drift away from Occupant 1 and the Operator then saw Occupant 1's head go under the surface and not reappear.  Weather reports indicated 24-34 mph winds in the area during this time period and USCG personnel reported 2-3 foot waves in the area upon arrival.

The Victim (Occupant 1) was not wearing a lifejacket and the Victim had been consuming alcohol prior to the incident.

The body of the Victim was recovered on July 27, 2010 (pending positive identification) off of Edgewater State Park Marina.
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