RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 12' Coleman Double Hull Fiberglass Rowboat (dinghy/skiff) – Year Unknown - w/1 4hp Occupant 
  
  On 02/17/2018, at about 11:00 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was cruising in the Strait of Juan de Fuca at Deep Creek, located near Clallam Bay, WA in Clallam county. 
  
  Law Enforcement gathered the following information based on a statement from the occupant, Occupant.  
  
  On this date and time, she and the deceased, Operator, boarded the vessel described above and launched from the beach area of Operator's family property.  The purpose was to go to the Clam Beds at Deep Creek and look for fish.
  
  The weather was bad, high winds with rain/snow mix.  Operator was operating the vessel using the 4 hp Occupant outboard motor for power.  At about 11:10 p.m., the waves became overwhelming and began coming over the gunwale and flooding the vessel causing it to capsize.  
  
  Both Operator and Occupant swam for shore.  Occupant made it back to shore and lost sight of Operator.  She called 911 for help.  Operator was found deceased (drowned) at 02:36 a.m. by rescue personnel.  
  
  Neither Occupant or Operator were wearing PFDs.  No PFDs were found on board the vessel.  Occupant admitted to Officers that Operator may have been under the influence of alcohol and drugs (Methamphetamine).   
  
  In a statement to Law Enforcement made by Operator's father, it was indicated that Operator had been boating the waters since he was about 10 years old.  Operator had an addiction problem and his father believed that he got his drugs from Occupant.  He could not fathom why his son would have been out on the water in those conditions at that hour.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  Alcohol/Drug Involvement is Suspected by not Confirmed
  Vessel Damage Estimated at $150
  No PFDs were worn
  The Operator/Deceased did not have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  