RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2021, 10’ Lifetime Kokanee Plastic Kayak
  
  On 07/13/2021, sometime around 07:18 p.m., this vessel was located on Hicks Lake, on the South end of the Lake near the lily pads, located near Lacey, WA in Thurston county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, this kayak was found capsized, by a citizen, at the above location.  The citizen checked the kayak and located a wallet and vehicle keys.  The wallet had a Driver’s License and other documents.
  
  vehicle was located, still parked at the public boat launch, in the parking lot.  A check of the area was completed by rescue swimmers.  No one was located in the water near the area the kayak was located.  
  
  On 07/13/2021, at 09:00 a.m., the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Marine Services Unit and Dive Rescue members searched the area described above.  Floating debris (lunch items) was located.  They focused the search in this area and located a fishing pole and tackle box.
  
  body was located about 10 feet from a fishing pole, about 100 yards from the location the kayak was found at a depth of about 7 feet.  His body did not have any signs of injury.  There was no evidence of a collision with another vessel.  It appears kayak capsized, and he drowned.  He was not wearing a PFD but had one with his kayak.  
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  Unknown Alcohol Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  