V1 was operated by victim who was pulling a tube which had 3 occupants on the tube.  The tube went under the water slightly & 1 child fell off.  Operator stopped the boat & jumped into the water to rescue the child.  He was able to swim to the child who was only in preschool & on his way back to the boat, became distressed & began to panic. His wife was able to start the boat & motor toward him & throw him a type III life jacket to hold onto.  Operator was able to stay afloat & get himself back into the boat.  Seasonal Water Patrol officer arrived on the scene & was able to board V1 & drive it into shore where medical personnel tended to operator.  All 3 occupants on the tube were wearing their life jackets.  Victim was not wearing a life jacket.
CLEAR LAKE