Operator and passenger were paddling (using a piece of wood as a paddle).  Canoe suddenly capsized as the operator thought perhaps the passenger may have stood up.  Both men ended up in the water.  They righted the canoe and attempted to re board but were unsuccessful.  Survivor shouted to deceased to swim to shore and he could hear him swimming behind him.  Once he got to shore he looked back but was unable to see deceased.  Both men had a few drinks before they went out and no pfd's on board.  Alcohol and improper loading, no pfd's on board were cause of accident.
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