RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 16’ Plastic Coleman Journey Canoe – Year Unknown
  
  On 04/04/2019, at about 07:33 p.m., this vessel was rowing/paddling on the Washburn Island Pond, located near Bridgeport, WA in Okanogan county.  
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 07:48 p.m., they were notified of a possible drowning at this location.  Officers responded within 10 minutes arriving in their 21’ jet boat.  When they arrived, there were several fire and medic units already on scene.
  
  Officers spoke with the victim’s brother.  He reported that he and his brother were canoeing on the lake in this canoe that they had just purchased.  He indicated that they had started at about 5 or 6:30, he wasn’t sure.  The canoe capsized and they both began to swim to shore.
  
  Occupant last observed Victim about 20-30 yards behind him.  When Occupant exited the lake, he turned to look for his brother, but he was gone.  He told Officers that neither he nor his brother were wearing a lifejacket.  The only equipment that was on board the canoe were 4 paddles.
  
  Officers, firefighters, and medical personnel aboard the patrol vessel located the canoe.  They searched the lake using spotlights and a thermal detection device.  They were unable to locate Victim.  Two paddles and the canoe were located and returned to shore where the canoe was inspected for any damage – none was observed.  
  
  On 04/05/2019, rescue efforts, using 4 patrol vessels and 2 divers, were resumed to locate Victim.  They searched from 09:00 a.m. until about 05:45 p.m.  A hat, pair of boots, and 2 paddles were located.  All items were confirmed by the family as belonging to Victim.
  
  As of 04/06/2019, at 02:15 p.m., Victim has not been located.    
  
  04/16/2019 - Victim's body located.
  
  0 Injury / 1 Fatality 
  Unknown Alcohol or Drug Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage
  Neither Occupant was Wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  