RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 10' Plastic Kayak 
  
  On 08/30/2015, sometime between 05:30/06:00 a.m., this operator was kayaking on Lake Whatcom near Sunrise Bay located near Bellingham, WA in Whatcom county. 
  
  Law Enforcement reported that Operator took this kayak out during early morning hours (still dark). Officers were advised that Operator had been drinking. It is unknown if Operator was wearing a PFD properly. Operator was believed to have a PFD with him when he left shore but unknown for sure. The PFD that was supposed to be with Operator was located along shore in the area where he departed from.  He disappeared and never returned to shore. He was last seen heading out into Sunrise Bay in Lake Whatcom. 
  
  The vessel and PFD were recovered. Operator was recovered several day later. 
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality 
  There was reported alcohol involvement 
  No vessel damage reported 
  It is unknown if the Operator/Deceased was wearing a PFD 
  The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   