RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was navigating in a westerly direction on the Stillwater Reservoir approx. two miles East of the state boat launch. Vessel 1 was reportedly loaded with camping and fishing gear along with the operator and a passenger who were both wearing life jackets. 
  
  The waves reportedly started to fill the vessel causing the boat to begin sinking. the occupants bailed out of the boat prior to it capsizing and attempted to swim towards an island but were unable to reach it due to the strong winds and high waves. The occupants became separated in the water. 
  
  Subject1 was located alive by a passing boater after being in the water an estimated 2-3 hours. Subject2 was located by the passing boater a short time later and he was unresponsive and not breathing. Subject2 and Subject1 were transported to a Stillwater boat launch were Subject2 was pronounced deceased and Subject1 was transported to Lewis County General Hospital.
  