RedactedNarrative: On 08/03/2021 at approximately 1330, Operator and Passenger were on a kayak when it capsized throwing both men into the water.  Neither man wore a PFD, nor were they able to swim.  Operator was able to hold onto the kayak while his brother Passenger held on to Operator's back.  After a short time, Passenger lost his grip on his brother and fell below the water's surface.  Witnesses attempted to rescue the two men but by the time they could reach them by kayak Operator had made it to shallow water where he could stand, and Passenger could not be found.  Passenger was found later by Hatteras Island rescue squad having drowned.  
  Neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in this incident.
  
  
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