RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 21’ 2010, Stingray 205LX Open Motorboat, Inboard-Out Drive Engine 275 hp, Fiberglass hull
  
  
  On 07/10/2022, at 06:50 p.m., this vessel was operated on Lake Whatcom, nearest Bellingham, WA in Whatcom County.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, Victim entered the water without a life jacket to swim. He was swimming near the boat that was adrift in about 100 ft of water. The victim stated he needed to get back in the boat, so the passengers of the boat tried to throw him a line. That attempt was unsuccessful, so the operator turned the boat around, the victim went under water and could not be located. body was not recovered, is still missing as of 07/14/2022 and presumed drowned by law enforcement.
  
  0 Injury / 1 Fatality
  Alcohol Involvement Unknown
  Missing Person Was Not Wearing a PFD
  Vessel Operator Did Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card