RedactedNarrative: The Victim was operating Vessel 1 when it stopped running.  The Victim then yelled to witnesses on shore that Vessel 1 was out of gas, then jumped into the water feet first and began swimming toward shore.  The Victim had travelled about 10 yards when he began to struggle, yelled for help, then went under the water.  Witnesses entered the water to assist the Victim but were unable to locate him.  The Victim was not wearing a PFD and no PFDs were found aboard Vessel 1.  Investigation revealed that the reserve gas tank on Vessel 1 was never used or activated.  The Victim was recovered on the same day using Sidescan Sonar and divers.