RedactedNarrative: SYNOPSIS
  On August 27, 2021, I responded to a drowning at Millsite Reservoir involving a standup paddle board. Operator 1 was paddling on a standup paddle board when he fell off into the water. Operator 1 was unable to get back on the paddle board and drowned. He was not wearing a life jacket and no life jackets were on board at the time of the incident. 
  NARRATIVE
  On August 27, 2021, I received a phone call from Emery County Deputies. He explained that there was a drowning at Millsite Reservoir and requested my assistance. He asked to bring our patrol vessel to the reservoir. After receiving the phone call, Dispatch reached me on the radio to inform me of the same indicent. 
  At the time I was at Huntington State Park, along with our patrol vessel. I would respond using my emergency equipment (Lights & Siren). During my response to Millsite Reservoir, traffic was light and vehicles yielded to my emergency equipment. 
  I arrived to Millsite State Park without incident (14:50). I met up with Emery County Deputies. He explained that a male individual was on a stand up paddle board and fell into the water. Deputy pointed to the last known location, approximately 100 yards off shore from the bottom of the launch ramp (South Eastern area of the reservoir). At the time there were several individuals on kayaks searching the area. 
  It was discussed to locate an area suitable to launch our patrol boat. Due to low water and muddy shore line the launch ramp was unusable. I attempted to launch on the western side of the reservoir, but was unable to do so. We then attempted to use an area over by the dam (South Eastern side). During this time the body was located by an Emery County Search and Rescue member. I identified the male individual as Operator 1. 
  INVESTIGATION
  In working with Emery County Deputies, he explained that the incident was recorded on a cell phone by Operator 1’s wife. He explained that OPERATOR 1 and his wife were staying at a hotel, and rented two standup paddle boards from the company. At the time of the incident OPERATOR 1’s wife was on shore, while OPERATOR 1 was on a standup paddle board.  OPERATOR 1 was not wearing a lifejacket at the time of the incident and floatation device was on shore. Deputy explained that OPERATOR 1 fell off the paddle board. OPERATOR 1 made several panic motions with his arms before disappearing below the water surface. At this time 911 was called. 
  During the incident the winds were light (>10mph) and the water temperature was approximately 65 degrees. OPERATOR 1’s body was found face down below the water surface in 7 to 8 feet of water. Emery County took possession of the body and are conducting their own investigation (Case #21-05104). Once the body was transferred over to the State Medical Office, I cleared Millsite State Park, and traveled to hotel to follow up with their rental agreement. 
  
  At Big Mountain Lodge I spoke with one of the owners of the hotel. He provided me with the rental agreement OPERATOR 1’s wife signed. During my conversation with owner he explained that they were given life jackets. Owner explained that OPERATOR 1’s wife was resistant to taking life jackets, but left Big Mountain Lodge with all required equipment. A copy of the rental agreement is attached to this report. 
  CONCLUSION
  In conclusion, I believe OPERATOR 1 did fall off the standup paddle board as a result of inexperience. At the time he was not wearing a life jacket. I feel as OPERATOR 1 entered the water panic set in and he ingested water, causing him to drown. Life jackets were provided, but were not used during the incident. 
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