On April 30, 2011 the operator of vessel one was attempting to start his motor.  The operator had been having trouble getting the motor to run.  According to statements provided by the other occupants of vessel one the operator did not realize the motor was in gear and when the operator started the motor the motor lurched forwarded ejecting the operator over the side of vessel.  The other occupants of the vessel were unable to render aid to the operator.  Another boater at the Marysville boat ramp heard the cries for help. Upon arriving at the scene the assisting vessel located the operator of vessel one unresponsive and floating.  The assisting vessel was able to load the unresponsive operator into vessel one''s boat and tow the vessel back to Marysville boat ramp.  Miami County Sheriff''s office and EMS responded to the boat ramp where CPR was performed until EMS arrived. The operator was pronounced dead at 0155 hours.  The operator was transported to KU Medical Center.  An autopsy report was completed and showed cause of death as drowning.  Safety inspection of the victims vessel after the incident showed the vessel was deficient two PFD''s and did not have a sound producing device on board.
Spring Hill                   