Victim was swimming from vessel one on lake. Witness accounts say that he had swam to retrieve a soda can floating in the water approximately 80 yards away. One witness stated she was also in the water and stated that she saw victim swimming back towards the vessel, and she swam around behind the vessel to access a ladder to climb back on board, she stated she reboarded and stood up and asked the other passengers where's the victim. No one had seen him or heard any splashing or yells for help. After looking and yelling for the victim passengers on vessel called 911 for assistance. Officers arrived and witness stated by that time victim had been missing for 20 minutes. Fire and rescue divers arrived and dove till dark with no success due to lots of trees and other hazards one diver became entangled and had to cut himself free with less than two minutes of air.  Diving, side scan sonar and dragging operations were conducted the following days with no result. Daily patrols were conducted with the cooperation of the county fire and rescue and army corps of engineers. Victims body resurfaced11 days later and was located by the army corps of engineers ranger patrol.  It was later learned that the victim was a type one diabetic that had lots of trouble controlling his blood sugar. Before going swimming he had made the comment that his blood sugar must be getting low, witnesses on the vessel said he had consumed 2-3 beers before entering the water. A pfd was not worn and alcohol was a contributing factor.
TAYLORSVILLE                  