RedactedNarrative: On 7/3/2021, Operator1 and friend were fishing at Elkhorn Lake in Pittsylvania County Virginia. While fishing Operator1's boat seat broke, they went back to Friend's boat, Operator1 obtained a different boat seat with 4 legs. Operator1 was unable to secure the seat to the boat. 
  
  While fishing a witness stated, Operator1 appeared to be turning around to turn on the trolling motor when Operator1 fell into the water. Operator1 went under water, Friend started yelling for help and stuck a fishing pole into the water for Operator1. Operator1 reappeared at the surface face down in the water, then went back under water. A third boat appeared to assist, two individuals jumped into the water to retrieve Operator1. One of the individuals was able to get Operator1 and bring him back to the surface. Operator1 was taken to shore where CPR was performed until Chatham Rescue arrived. Operator1 did not know how to swim and no PFD's were on board the vessel.
  