On 8/19/2012 Operator was operating IA registration 6926AW, near Pikes Point on West Okoboji Lake.  The boat was rented for an hour from Marlers Rentals LTD.  Operator had turned around to head back to the return the boat.  The boat was idling when they heard a splash.  It was realized that one person had taken off his shirt, belt and boots and had jumped into the water.  He was treading water and able to keep himself above water.  A floating seat cushion was thrown to Occupant, about 6 feet from him.  Occupant, who had been drinking alcohol all day, did not make an attempt to get the cushion and Operator saw Occupant go under the surface.  Another person, a proficient swimmer, jumped in trying to help Occupant.  This person got disoriented upon entering the water and was thrown a rope and pulled back into the boat.  body was recovered at 9:33am on 8/12/2012.  Occupant was not wearing a PFD.
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