RedactedNarrative: This report documents a single vessel, fatal, boat accident that occurred on a public lake located at Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, 19721 US HWY 24, Canton IL, 61520
  
  On 7/20/19 at approximately 12:30 p.m., operator and subject launched a 10-foot Lifetime single-occupant kayak from Rice Lake public boat launch. Operator was seated in a position at the front of the helm of the kayak. Subject was seated on top of the kayak above the helm towards the stern with feet placed behind Operator. 
  
  Operator was paddling the kayak towards a known fishing location on Rice Lake. The rough water conditions were causing the kayak to become unstable and roll side to side. In addition to the instability created by the wake, the overloading of the single occupant kayak increased the safety risk and consequently the kayak capsized. 
  
  In doing so, both occupants were ejected from the vessel and into the water on the starboard side. Once in the water, Subject was able to retrieve his PFD and swim/drift towards shore. Once on shore, Subject could not locate Operator and ran to get help from family members. No PFDs were worn but were present on the kayak at the time of the incident. End Of Report.
  