On 8/17/2011 at 0800 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a call
from the Togiak Police Department advising they had utilized the Togiak Search & Rescue team after they received a report that victim had fallen into the Togiak Bay after his boat capsized due to
his boat taking on water and stalling his motor at approximately 0700 hours.  There were three other passengers. Three search boats were being utilized in the area where victim was last seen.  An aircraft also searched the immediate area.  At approximately 1330 hours, the body of victim was located approximately 2 miles offshore in front of the Village.   The State Medical Examiners Office was notified and requested an autopsy.   Next of Kin have been notified.   Alcohol is believed to a factor
Togiak                        