RedactedNarrative: Vessel –2018, 8’ PWC, Seadoo Spark, 60hp 
  
  On 08/27/2022, at about 10:15 a.m., subject took out a rented PWC onto Lake Cle Elum located near the city of Ronald, WA in the county of Kittitas. 
           
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator family had rented PWC’s from a local rental shop. After the shop dropped the PWC’s at the beach, Operator stayed with the machines while the others went back to the house to get more family members and picnic items. Operator apparently decided to go for a ride in the high winds and rough lake conditions. Family members returned to the lake and didn’t see Operator or one of the PWCs. 
  
  One of the family members took one of the other PWCs to search for Operator. At 1202 hours the family had found him along the west shore washed against the beach. Kittitas County Sheriff Officers arrived at the location to find Operator lying on his back with a towel over him. He was loaded in the patrol boat and CPR was immediately started. CPR continued until Operator was turned over to the medics. The medics tried life saving measures but were unable to save him. It should be noted that the PWC was located about 60 yards down the lake from Operator and he was not wearing a PFD. No witnesses to the accident, it is unknown how he fell off the PWC. Victim was not a great swimmer, didn’t have a lot of experience on PWCs and had some problems with breathing issues according to his fiancée. Strong winds and large waves were contributing factors.
  
  
  1 Fatality
  Unknown if Alcohol was Involved, Pending Autopsy
  Vessel Operator/Fatality was not wearing PFD’s
  Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card: No card, Motor Vessel Rental Checklist
  