subject 1 launched his boat from the area of Lower Howarth Park in Everett, WA.  His boat, a river type kayak, was launched and paddled into Port Garner Bay from the Beach at the park.  The operator had large back pack and was wearing a "T" shirt. , shorts and sandals.  He had no spray skirt on his vessel.  the boat was launched in a heavy wind with approx. 2 foot waves.

The operator said he paddled his boat into the bay.  A short time later his boat was swamped when a large wave broke over teh bow and filled the boat with water.  The subject was wearing his USCG approved PFD.  He was unable to empty the boat of water and get back inside or kick his way back to the beach (he was approx. 200 yards off shore).  The victim drifted with the boat until he was rescued by the Everett PD Harbor OPerations Unit.  Park goers on the beach called 911 dispatch to report that the vctims boat was swmaped and he was in the water.

When the victim was rescued he was lethargic and had a difficulty time talking to officers.  He had no strength and had to be pulled from the frigd water into the police boat.  subject 1 was assisted into the cabin of the police boat, where it was warm.  He was provided a wool rescue blanket for additional comfort.  The Everett FD was notified of the victim's condition and arrangements were made for the FD to meet Everett PD and the victim at 10th St. Boat Launch.

While in route to meet with the FD the victim said he had two or three "shots" of alcohol before he launched his vessel from the park.  A half empty flask with an alcoholic beverage was found in the victims' possesions.  He said he recently bought the kayak and this is only the third time he had had it in the water.  The victim said he had no idea that his boat could be swamped by incoming waves.

The Everett PD Harbor Operations boat arrived at the 10th St Boat Launch and mett with the Everett FD.  Aid personnel attended to the victim.  He was treated and later released w/o transport to teh hospital for further evaluation.  The victim aan a report was later completed on the incident.
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