RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 2014, 22' Suntracker Pontoon Boat w/60 hp Mercury Outboard Engine  
  
  On 09/20/2015, at about 09:08 p.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was operating on Moses Lake in the area of Lewis Horn located near Moses Lake, WA in Grant county. 
  
  According to Law Enforcement, the victim, Victim, was on the bow of the vessel, outside the railing system, moving docking lines from Port side to Starboard side of the vessel while underway.  The victim's wife, Operator, was operating the helm when Victim fell overboard.  There was indication that the victim, was grabbing at the underneath side of the pontoons of the vessel while he was underneath. There were finger pull marks on the underneath bow interior port side to the center portion of the vessel.  The finger print marks are then on the underneath portion of the stern port side interior pontoon.  There was a scuff or abrasion that removed sediment or protein build up from the keel section of the motor just prior to the prop as if the vessel had struck soft material.   
  
  The couple was returning home from a day of boating on Moses Lake.  While Operator was operating the vessel, Victim fell overboard while trying to move deck lines.  Operator threw him a flotation device then returned to the controls to stop the vessel's engine.   
  
  Victim was unable to stay on the surface of the water and went under. Operator attempted to look for him for 10 to 15 minutes prior to calling 9-1-1 for assistance.   
  
  Fire and Law Enforcement responded to the scene and conducted a search for Victim.  He was found in approximately 12 feet of water.  Victim was removed from the water and CPR and other life saving measures were performed while en route to Samaritan Hospital.  Victim was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  No apparent alcohol involvement
  No vessel damage reported 
  Neither the Operator or Victim were wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   