RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 8’ Livingston Fiberglass Rowboat – Year Unknown
  Owner – Unknown – Vessel Used Without Permission
  
  On 04/13/2020, at about 09:40 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling on the East side of Toad Lake located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, Operator1 and Subject1 took this vessel out for a nighttime row at the above location.  While in the center of the lake, they discovered that the boat had a leak.  They attempted to row to shore.  At one point, they attempted to switch positions to trade off rowing duties.
  
  The boat capsized and Operator1, who could not swim, slipped under the water and drowned.  Subject1 was assisted to shore by an unknown local resident.  There were no PFDs used or on board the vessel.  The boat owner is unknown as the boat was used without permission.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  No Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  $200 Estimated Value - Vessel Sank - Not Recovered 
  Operator/Deceased was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  