RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 11’ 9” Plastic Patriot Mainstream Kayak – Year Unknown
  
  On 12/31/2016, at about 02:00 p.m., this vessel was on the Strait of Juan de Fuca about 300 yards West of Joseph Whidbey State Park (West Beach Road), located near Oak Harbor, in Island County, WA.
   
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date and time, they received a report of a man in a kayak yelling for help in the water at the above location.  Officers responded to the Sunset Pullout North, at this location to meet with Fire Units and the un-identified reporting party.  
   
  Once at the location, Officers were advised that the male was still out on/near the kayak.  A USCG helicopter, along with other LE officials, arrived at the location.  The USCG helicopter was positioned over the kayak where it was discovered that Victim was not with the kayak.  Information was relayed to the helicopter when Victim was located floating in the water and positioned over that location until Officers maneuvered over to Victim.  
   
  Victim was found floating face down in the water with only his back showing (Victim was wearing a black coat).  He was pulled on board the Sheriff's vessel, CPR was administered as he was being transported to shore to awaiting medical personnel.  Victim was transported by ambulance to Whidbey Health Hospital.
   
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  The Operator/Deceased Was Not Wearing a PFD
  The Operator/Deceased Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  