RedactedNarrative: 06/15/21
  
  On this date, Carteret station was advised of an incident that occurred on 06/14/21 at approximately 18:45. Mahwah PD reported a male had been paddle boarding using a 10ft white fiberglass paddle board with no markings or numbering in Dators Pond located near Stag Hill Rd, Mahwah Twp, Bergen County. Subject’s brother stated he observed Victim fall off of the paddle board into the water, struggle to stay afloat and ultimately sink under water and was not seen again.
  
  On 06/15/21, at approximately 15:15 hours, divers from Mahwah Fire Department, Lyndhurst Fire Department, Fair Lawn Fire Department and Elmwood Park Fire Department, Oradell Fire Department, and Wallington Fire Department indicated they located the victim's body in an area of water approximately 200 feet from where Victim was reported to have entered the water, His body was recovered and brought to shore by dive crews. Paramedics were dispatched to make the pronouncement. Dr. of Valley Hospital, telephonically pronounced Victim at 15:32 hours. 
  
  Medical Examiner Investigator arrived on scene and began his process of photographing the scene and victim. He contacted the Medical Examiner's Office Transporter and at 18:17 hours, MET arrived on scene. At 18:32 hours, they took custody of Victim's body, as well as his belongings and transported them to the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office.
  
  Based on the investigation I conducted, I have concluded that there were multiple contributing factors that resulted in this accident. Victim was a non swimmer, inexperienced paddler and failed to take seriously the risks associated with operating an unstable craft while not wearing an approved PFD.
  