Vessel 1 was attempting to cross the lake to go deer hunting when approximately 30 yards from the North Shore, it started taking on water due to being overloaded.  Occupants entered the water to swim back to shore.  The Operator and Passenger 3 made it successfully to shore.  Victim 1 began to panic and Victim 2 returned to assist him.  Neither Victim 1 or 2 returned to shore.  No PFD's were in use at the time they entered the water.  Victims 1 and 2 were recovered by the City of Tulsa Lake Patrol and Eucha Fire Department by drag method.  Both Victims were wearing heavy hunting coverall's and boots.  Vessel 1 was powered by a Minn Kota trolling motor rated at 30 lbs thrust.
Eucha                         