RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 operator and victim had just finished a fishing trip at shearon harris reservoir and were returning back to crosspoint boat access area. Approximately 140 yards east of the vessel loading dock at crosspoint, the victim, according to vessel 1 operator, stated he was going to swim to shore. Vessel 1 operator stated he repeatedly told the victim not to attempt to swim to shore because it was too far away. 
  
  Vessel 1 operator stated the victim jumped from vessel 1 at which time he turned the motor off and shined a spotlight into the water in an attempt to locate the victim. Vessel 1 operator stated he witnessed the victim re-surface one time and quickly disappear below the water surface. Vessel 1 operator stated he called out the victim’s name and for help from another vessel nearby, however the victim never resurfaced again.
  Crews from emergency services were dispatched to the area and searched until the victim was located with the use of sonar. The victim was recovered from a depth of 26 feet with the assistance of a remotely operated vehicle and transported to the funeral home.
  Vessel 1 was equipped with serviceable personal floatation devices but were not used. According to vessel 1 operator the victim had been drinking heavily during the fishing trip which lasted approximately five hours. There was no indication of drug use.
  