RedactedNarrative: Based on witness statement and evidence, on 10/24/2015, Vessel # left out of the red Bank boat ramp on Hoover reservoir with operator #1 and occupant #2 on board.  They motored around on Hoover reservoir when the engine stopped running.  Due to the inclement weather and wined, Vessel #1 ran aground on the east side of the lake in the area of Twin bridges ramp.
   
  Operator #1 and Occupant #2 found the engine kill cord became disconnected.  Operator #1 reconnected the cord and got the engine started.  Operator #1 pushed the boat off shore and re-boarded Vessel #1 but was blown back on shore.  Operator attempted a 2nd time to push Vessel #1 off shore but was blown back on shore.
   
  Operator #1 pulled the boat out further until he could no longer touch ground.  Operator #1 tried to re-board multiple times but was unable to.  Occupant #2 tried to use a rope to pull Operator #1 in but cold water was affecting both people and attempts were unsuccessful.  Operator #1 held on to the gunnel and made his way to the bow of the boat and hung on while Vessel #1 was drifting.  Because of the dark, Occupant #2 kept verbal contact with Operator #1 until Operator #1 stopped answering.  Occupant #2 called 911 and Vessel #1 drifted on shore.
   
  Genoa Police and fire responded for search and rescue attempt.  Because of the dark, the search was suspended and restarted on 10/25/2015 without recovery.  The search was resumed on 10/26/2015 and the body of Occupant #1 was recovered at 1126.  The body of Operator #1 was transported to the Franklin Co. coroner for autopsy.
   