RedactedNarrative: On July 19th, 2019, a single vessel accident occurred near St. Cloud, Florida on East Lake Tohopekaliga. A vessel and two jet skis launched from Lakefront Boat Ramp. The occupants onboard took turns wakeboarding and riding the jet skis around the central area of the lake. The subjects stopped to take a break from wakeboarding. During the break, one of the jet skis ran over the tow line floating in the water. 
  
  The tow line became entangled in the jet ski intake. The victim and a second subject jumped into the water to attempt to remove the line from the jet ski. While in the water, the victim became distressed and was not able to stay afloat. The victim submerged and was not seen again. The subjects on the vessel called 911. Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, St. Cloud PD, and FWC responded and began a search and rescue operation. The victim was located deceased underwater by the FWC Dive team the following day. The victim was recovered and transported to the Lakefront Boat Ramp.
  
  The victim was turned over to the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office for their investigation (CR#2019-001211). An autopsy was conducted. The death was determined to be an accidental drowning. Toxicology indicated the victim had a blood alcohol level (0.254 g/dL) that indicated substantial impairment at the time of death. 
  
  VIOLATIONS
  
  No evidence was located that would indicate a violation of U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules or of Florida Statute.
  
  
  
  