RedactedNarrative: The Operator of the Vessel stated he was traveling in a northwest direction on Umsaskis Lake when the vessel suddenly starting taking on water.  
  
  The vessel quickly had taken on enough water that it started sinking and both the operator and victim 1 were in the water.  The operator stated that he tried to get a life jacket on but was unable to and ripped the lifejacket in the process of the vessel sinking.  
  
  After approximately 1 hour Victim 1 was able to get to shore.  Victim 1 was able to make his was to some nearby campers and recruit help for the operator of the vessel.  
  
  The operator hung onto a piece of life jacket and a 3 gallon gas can for approximately 3 hours in the water before help arrived.  The operator was treated for hyperthermia.  The operator and Victim 1 both stated that they thought that "seem split" on the vessel and that's why it took on water so suddenly and sunk the vessel.  The vessel has sunk and not been recovered.