Drowning victim was on an annual boating trip with EMS co-workers and friends from Grand Haven to Muskegon. Victim requested that the operator stop the vessel to go for a swim. Other passengers on the boat advised him not to enter the water due to it being too cold. Once Victim entered the water he began to struggle and was separated from the boat. Friends threw life jackets and lines to Victim who was then seen going under and then resurfacing. Passengers threw a line directly over his head and he was unresponsive and immediately went down not resurfacing. The vessel stayed on scene until Ottawa County and Coast Guard boats arrived. Numerous vessels were in the search area. There was prior drinking on the vessel, but authorities believe that alcohol was not a factor. No other injuries were reported. No damages to the vessel were reported.
Grand Haven