The vessel mentioned below is a 30'' rental pontoon boat owned by Elm Hill Marina in Nashville, TN.

On Saturday April 14, 2012 on J. Percy Priest Lake in Davidson county, at 14:45, Vessel 1 was approaching "Gilligans Island" from the south.  According to witness statements, as Vessel 1 approached the island at idle speed in an attempt to run ashore (victim) dove off the port side of the vessel head first, with his arms down at his sides. Vessel 1 was thirty to forty feet from shore in three to four feet of water. Witnesses on shore stated that the victim did not resurface and immediately went to search for him. The victim was unconscious when he was located, and was assisted to shore. Once onshore, subject called 911 at 14:47. The victim regained consciousness and remained motionless until emergency services arrived.

Operator consented to a BAC test, which is has been submitted to TBI, results pending. Operator stated he had not been drinking. VIctim stated to officers he had been drinking earlier in the day, exact amount unknown. 

According to rental agreements provided by Elm Hill Marina, Vessel 1, along with three other other pontoon boats, was rented. The boats were rented as part of an event organized and paid for by Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity of Vanderbilt University. 

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency was not notified of the incident by Nashville Emergency Communications Center.

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