RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 10' Aluminum Jon Flat Bottom Open Motorboat w/4 hp gas outboard Johnson motor 
  
  On 06/04/2014, at about 06:30 a.m., this vessel was cruising on the Columbia River near Nespelm, WA located in Okanogan county. 
  
  According to the Passenger, Occupant, she and the Operator/Deceased had driven from Sedro-Woolley and arrived at the Timm Ranch boat launch at about 06:30 a.m. with plans to go camping. Operator had taken a load of camping gear across the river to the camping spot then came back to pick up Occupant, 2 dogs, and the rest of the gear. Occupant said that they made it about half way across the river when the boat started to spin in the current then started sinking. She said that the boat then submerged with just the bow partially above water. She managed to put on a PFD and was floating and Operator held on to the bow of the boat. 
  
  According to Occupant, she attempted to swim the boat and Operator to shore by pulling on the bow rope. The current was too strong and she was not making any progress to shore. Operator told her to let go of the rope and swim ashore and go for help. When she let go of the rope the boat immediately sank and Operator disappeared under water. She did not see him surface again. 
  
  Occupant reached shore and walked along the road until she found a house where a call was placed to 911. Law Enforcement responded, including a marine patrol vessel and divers. Much of Operator's and Occupant's equipment and possessions were recovered floating in the river and in a cache at their intended camping spot. 
  
  The Jon boat was located floating upside-down about 5 miles down river. The area has been searched from the location of the incident down river to Chief Joseph Dam. To date, Operator's body has not been located. 
  
  NOTE: According to Law Enforcement, there was a metal tin containing suspected crystal meth and paraphernalia included in the equipment at the camping spot . 
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality (Disappearance) 
  It is unknown if alcohol was involved 
  No vessel damage was reported 
  The Operator/Deceased was not wearing a PFD 
  The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card