RedactedNarrative: Synopsis:
  
  I responded to and investigated a fatal incident involving an individual (Victim) who jumped off a houseboat while it was underway. A BARD report and investigation was completed, along with assistance from the National Park Service and the Kane County Sheriff's Office as well. 
  
  Initial Contact:
  
  At approximately 14:45 on Saturday, September 22, 2018 on Lake Powell, myself responded to a report of a man overboard near buoy 78.  We searched the immediate area, and IC established a last point seen (established as being in Kane County). The location of the incident was approximately north of Buoy 78, close to the mouth of Iceberg Canyon, they were traveling up lake. Victim (41 Years old) was last seen at 14:55. Subject1 threw two rescue buoys to Victim, but he did not grab them and according to Subject1 was probably way past the houseboat by then. A total of 9 passengers were on board the houseboat. 
  
  IC1 decided that the NPS would operate the houseboat vessel back to Bullfrog Rental Docks. Ranger from Dangling Rope operated the houseboat back, and stated the steering cables seemed frayed and the steering was very tight. He stated the steering was not very responsive. We continued our investigation while underway back to Bullfrog.  IC1 stated to me that he could smell burnt marijuana and also observed a pipe. A significant amount of alcoholic beverages were present on board. 
  
  Investigation:
  
  Subject2 (victim’s best friend) stated to me that Victim removed his gray (coal) hat, black sunglasses, and placed them by the grill before jumping off the port side of the boat into the water. Swan dive off the port side of the bow, while others said jumped/somersaulted over the railing into the water. He was not flailing, and resurfaced once. When he resurfaced he made a motion like he was "slicking back his hair" and then a backstroke motion with his arms. Subject2 also stated that he saw Victim float by the houseboat, and that he was conscious and smiling. He was wearing a red and white Budweiser t-shirt and black and orange swim trunks. Another individual on board stated to me that approximately 30 minutes prior to Victim jumping off the houseboat, he almost fell off the front of the boat and had to be grabbed by his leg by Subject2 to prevent him from falling overboard. It was stated that Victim said "Don't tell me when to swim" and Subject3 stated that he was "not being reasonable." Subject3 stated that he untied his powerboat being towed behind the houseboat to go look for Victim, but by the time he made it to the boat, Victim has already disappeared below the surface. Subject3 stated he searched the area until the NPS arrived. Several other boats in the area also helped look for Victim before myself and the NPS arrived on scene. 
  
  The individuals in the front of the boat (the bow) on the deck when Victim exited the boat were Subject2, Subject4 and Subject5. Individuals at the front of the boat stated that "Victim" was under "no obvious signs of distress." Subject4 stated that he was "inebriated for sure", and had consumed approximately 6 beers and 2 shots of tequila since approximately 11 am.  The other individuals on board had confirmed that Victim had consumed significant amounts of alcohol beverages. They stated that he was "happy and calm", and was an "athletic guy and good swimmer", but that they weren't sure, "If he was coherent enough to swim". He was not wearing a PFD when he jumped into the water. Subject4 state that early in the day he was more antagonistic and tried to grab the throttles and drive the boat. Witnesses at the front of the boat stated that he was being reckless and 100% a little crazy. 
  
  Operator was operating the houseboat during the incident. He stated he was going approx. 5 mph (3000 rpm). He stated right after Victim jumped off the boat; he put the throttle in neutral and cut the engines. I observed the throttle position in neutral when I boarded the houseboat. I observed Operator's eyes to be glassy, bloodshot, and red. He stated he had consumed 3 beers (PBR), with the last one being around approx. 14:30. I did not observe him operate the houseboat; he stated to me he was the operator, as did other individuals on board. I also couldn't confirm with certainty that Operator hadn't consumed alcohol after the incident. Ranger and I explained to Operator that for the purpose of our investigation we needed to determine if he was under the influence. I stated to him since he was the driver of the boat, he's responsible for those on board. I administered SFST's and vessel operator performed SFST's at approx. 19:00 that night, after the houseboat had arrived at the Bullfrog Rental Docks. I got several clues on each test; the PBT also confirmed the presence of alcoholic beverages. Ranger asked OPERATOR if he had smoked any marijuana recently, and asked him why his tongue was green. OPERATOR indicated that he had smoked marijuana.
  
  Marijuana was seized from the houseboat; it was given to Ranger by Subject4. It was turned over to det., who was going to discuss possible charges with the Kane County attorney. Subject4 stated to DET. that it was discovered in his backpack and that he gathered up all the marijuana and put it in his backpack. Subject4 stated it was the communal stash.
  
  I assisted Det. with the follow-up interviews with the individuals on board the following morning (Sunday, Sept. 23). he gathered more information for his death investigation as well, and stated to the individuals on board that he would email all of them and follow up.
  
  The NPS Case # is 18-6222 (Fatality Report)
  
  The NPS Dive Team responded with their remotely operated underwater device (ROV) on Sunday, Sept. 23 and established a search grid for the area. The DPS Dive Team also responded with their side scan SONAR, and started search on Monday, Sept. 24. At the time this report was submitted, Victim's body had not been recovered.
  
  Based on my investigation, it appears victim drowned presumably related to his level of impairment due to alcohol and or drug consumption. It is unknown at this time if he had suffered any impact type of injury after jumping into the water, but witnesses indicate this was not the case. After the body is recovered and the medical examiner conducts their examination we will be able to be more certain of the actual cause of death. See attached witness statements and pictures. Supplemental will be submitted later once the body has been found and a medical examiner's autopsy report requested.