RedactedNarrative: Operators 1 and 2 came to Veteran's Park in Avon Lake with Vessel 1 and Vessel 2.  The vessels have a warning on them that state in part, "Aquatic Toy" and "Do not use in high wind, rapid currents, open water, or dangerous tides. " Neither one had personal floatation devices (PFDs) nor any other safety equipment.
  
  Vessel 1 and 2 launched onto Lake Erie.  Waves at the time were 1-2 ft. high.  Operator 2 ended up in the water; it is unknown how.  He started swimming to shore.  Shortly after, Operator 1 also ended up in the water; it is unknown how. He also started swimming to shore and was having trouble.  This was witnessed by people on shore who heard calls for help and called 911.  Witness 4 swam out and rescued Operator 2, giving him a PFD and helping to shore.  Operator 1 went below the surface before Witness 4 could get to him. 
  
  The body of the victim was found in the water by people on shore at 1:06 pm.  They alerted searchers, and divers recovered him.  His family was on scene and made identification at the time.  The Coroners Office responded to the scene.  He was taken by ambulance to Elyria Hospital.
  
  02/16/2018, Awaiting the Coroners report.
  