Both victims were last seen operating their kayak at approximately 1715 hours in the pond before the first victim and the kayak were located floating 300 yards downstream of a 10 foot drop concrete dam at 1809 hours. The exact events that occurred in between the aforementioned times remains unknown. Officers could not locate any witnesses who observed the boating accident when it occurred. The investigating officer believes that the vessel may have capsized as the strong current of the river swept the victims over the dam.  The impact of such a fall into the shallow rocky bottom may have disabled the vessel and consciousness of the victims as they descended downstream.

Note: according to the report cable steerage for the rudder was available on foot pedals accessible by the rear seat only, but were not secured in place and did not appear to be operable.  The rudder itself was broken off the stern andheld on by the cables only.  The rudder had scratches along the starboard side only and the rudder mount had been bent.

Note:  vessel was reported stolen from owner in 2009.

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