On 8/10/2012, at about 6:03 pm, the victim was wake boarding behind vessel #1, a 2006, 22' Chris Craft open motorboat. The report indicates that Victim attempted to jump the wake and turn a flip while in the air. Victim landed face first in the water. The tow line went taut for a brief second causing the boat to slow down. The line then went slack as if it had broken free. Vessel #1 turned around to retrieve Victim but when they reached him, he was floating face down in the water unconscious.  The victim was pulled into the boat and transported. victim never regained consciousness. Mercer Island Fire responded to the listed location but they were unable to revive the victim. Seattle PD also responded and took over the investigation. 

Evidence of alcohol was found on board vessel #1.  The operator was arrested for BUI.  Impairment of the victim is unknown. 

The operator was not wearing a PFD.  The victim was wearing a PFD.  No other injuries reported.  There was no damage to the boat.

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