RedactedNarrative: Victim was slalom water skiing on Little Star Lake in Manitowish Waters. Victim had made a pass along the Western edge of the lake, when he went down in the water. Operator (daughter) came back around, where victim stated that he wanted to go again. Operator stated that the victim got back up, where after going approximately 50 feet, he let go of the rope and went face down in the water. Operator came back around, where victim was grasping the chest area of his life vest, could not talk, and was turning blue. Operator jumped in the water and pulled the victim onto the back deck board of the boat and began CPR. Spotter / wife drove into shore where EMS was summoned. Victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Pending autopsy for 09/06/17 to determine cause of death. 