Operator/victim along with passenger was thrown from boat while underway. Fishing gear shifted in boat and operator attempted to gain control by reaching behind operators seat at same time turning the steering wheel causing boat to turn sharply, throwing both into water. Neither were wearing PFD's. Operator did not have engine cut-off safety lanyard switch attached to himself. Witnesses rescued passenger and unable to rescue operator. Bot were thrown PFD's. Operator's body recovered at 4:00 pm by Kalamazoo CSD Dive Team. Head injury and laceration apparent on operator at the time of recovery. Damages to vessel were not reported. The victim may have been struck by the boat when he was thrown into the water. There was no mention in the accident report of striking the propeller.;
Richland