RedactedNarrative: The operator had been seen in his kayak by another boater who was trolling by and waved at him. About 10-15 minutes later, the boater heard shouting for help. The person shouting for help was another person who, along with his father, had seen the victim lying face down in the lake. He was still seated in his kayak which was floating on its side. The victim was wearing a life jacket but was still face down. 
  
  His upper body was supported as he was brought to the nearest lake shore with a dock. There was a small amount of alcohol in his system at autopsy.
  
  The victim's wife, who was back in the Twin Cities metro area at their home, stated that he was an excellent swimmer and had been kayaking for years. Because the incident was unwitnessed, it is unknown what caused the kayak to capsize. Because the kayak is only 10 feet long, it is not required to be registered.