Vessel - 10' Old Town Fiberglass Kayak 

On 09/08/2013, at about 2:35 p.m., this vessel capsized in the Columbia River near Woodland WA located in Cowlitz county. 

Law enforcement reported that the victim was kayaking/fishing. He was using an anchor and line to hold himself in position in a hog line. The victim was seen paddling out from shore to position his kayak for fishing. The kayak was found up against a wing dam in the immediate area of capsizing. 

The victim was originally reported as missing. With assistance of the Clark County Sheriff's Office and the Ridgefield Fire Boat, SAR was initiated. Clark County Marine Patrol, using side looking sonar, located body in about 35 feet of water. When Victim was recovered, an anchor line with anchor was found wrapped around his left ankle. The victim's wife identified the anchor and line as belonging to her husband, Victim. 

No injuries / One fatality 
There was no apparent alcohol involvement. 
There was no vessel damage reported. 
The operator/victim was not wearing a PFD. 
The operator/victim did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card. 
There were no Rules of the Road Violations.
Woodland