RedactedNarrative: OVERVIEW:
  I responded to Public Shooting Grounds on a possible boat accident that DWR SGT. was first on scene to.  When I arrived Box Elder County Deputy was taking the initial death investigation.  I asked a few preliminary questions and determined that it was in fact a boating accident and continued with report.
  
  INCIDENT:
  OPERATOR was duck hunting with his grandson and they had wounded a goose.  They went out to try and retrieve the goose and OPERATOR let SUBJECT1 out of the boat and continued going in the boat.  Subject2 was nearby and saw them attempting to get the goose.  SUBJECT2 saw SUBJECT1 walking towards the boat approximately a half mile away and went to see if he needed a ride as he couldn't see anyone in the boat.  When they approached the boat OPERATOR was facedown in the boat with his feet over the corner of the stern and head by the middle seat area.  They called 911 and headed for the boat ramp where SGT. met them.  OPERATOR was unresponsive and had no pulse or breathing when they got to the boat ramp.  CPR was attempted but unsuccessful.
  
  INVESTIGATION:
  After talking with both SUBJECT1 and SUBJECT2 on the events leading up to and including the accident OPERATOR had continued after the goose after dropping off SUBJECT1 and took multiple shots at it.  It appears that something caused OPERATOR to lose his balance and fall and hit his head on the middle seat where blood smear was found knocking him unconscious.  The floor of the boat was aluminum and slick.  There was objects in the boat that may have been tripping hazards, such as a battery, blind structure, and hunting gear.  Pictures were taken.
  
  CONCLUSION:
  County is handling the official death investigation and official cause of death will be determined by medical examiner.
  