RedactedNarrative: Vessel –1974, 21’ Open Motorboat w/Inboard Engine, 454hp
  
  On 07/29/2022, at about 5:00 p.m., the vessel with two POB was cruising on Spanaway Lake, located near the town of Spanaway WA in Pierce County. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the vessel was cruising on Spanaway Lake, when the vessel’s jet intake had become fouled by seaweeds and stopped. They turned the boat off and Occupant jumped in to try to clear the seaweed from the propellers. 
  
  When she could not manage to clear all the seaweed, Operator insisted that he’ll get in the water to clear the rest of the seaweed. Occupant got back in the boat and Operator went into the lake. Occupant stated that Operator started struggling to stay afloat. Occupant threw him a rope, but he went under the water. Occupant jumped into the water to attempt to rescue Operator. Operator pushed her away and told her to get back on the boat. When Occupant got back on the boat, she no longer saw Operator.
   
  On 07/29/2022 the MSU and the Pierce County Dive teams did not find Operator. On 7/30/2022 at approximately 0700 hours they resumed the search. They utilized a mobile sonar and stationary sonar to locate Operator. He was located at a depth of about 18 feet.
  
  
  1 Fatalities
  No Apparent Drug/Alcohol Involvement
  Vessel Damage: None
  Vessel Operator and Passenger were not wearing PFD’s
  Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card: No card
  