RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 12’ Bote Breeze Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard
  
  On 06/18/2021, at about 04:00 p.m., this vessel was paddling in Bumping Lake just off the Public Boat Launch/Day Use area located near Naches, WA in Yakima county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date at about 04:22 they responded to the public boat ramp area at this location to a report of a possible drowning.  The initial reports were that a male had fallen off a stand-up paddleboard, had been flailing around in the water and had then gone under water.
  
  Officers spoke to the witness.  She told them that she had been on the beach area to the right of the launch.  She told Officers that she had been watching several individuals who were on stand-up paddleboards when she noticed a male, wearing only black shorts, fall off his board, flail about in the water for a few moments and then went under and did not surface.  
  
  Officers searched the area.  The paddleboard had drifted over to the far bank and was recovered.  There was a tether attached to the board.  Officers were contacted by several individuals who were in the area camping for the weekend. 
  
  Officers were told that Victim had been drinking pretty heavy and was probably intoxicated.  The group was camping down the road near the bridge.  Officers walked the far shore but did not find Victim or any indication that anyone had come out of the water.
  
  Law Enforcement and Fire personnel spent about 2 hours searching the area by boat trying to locate the body.  Even with the clear water, they could not see the bottom in anything deeper than 10 feet due to the angle of the sun.  The search was then suspended due to darkness.  It was decided that they would return in the AM to resume the search.  A Dive Team was contacted to respond in the morning to assist in the search.
  
  On 06/19/2021, at about 07:29 a.m., Officers received a call from Bumping Lake to report that the body had been found in the water and that the location of the body had been marked with a buoy.  The body was located at about the spot/point last seen.  
  
  Officers arrived and were able to locate the body and retrieve it using some weighted ropes.  Once on shore, the Coroner was called to retrieve the body.  It was noted that the deceased had a pair of sunglasses grasped in his left hand.  It could be speculated that Victim had lost his glasses in the water and was trying to retrieve them when he downed.  There were no obvious signs of any injury on the body.
  
  Officers reported that the primary cause of death in this case is the individual was not wearing a life jacket which is required while on a vessel on the water.
  
  0 Injury / 1 Fatality
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Vessel Operator Was Not Wearing a PFD 
  Vessel Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  