RedactedNarrative: Operator was taking his boat out for a ride for the last time before putting it away for the winter. He explained to the deputy that he had grown up on the lake and knew where the water hazards were, specifically a shallow water rock out in front of the residence. The rock was approximately a foot underneath the water's surface, marked by a buoy (which may have possibly moved during a recent storm). Operator explained that he went to travel around the rock going approximately five to ten mph when he struck the rock. He said that the boat then began taking on water. He had stayed in the boat during the crash. After the boat filled up with water and started to sink, he grabbed a PFD and jumped out of the boat to swim towards shore. A witness at the residence observed the operator swimming toward shore and rescued him with her kayak as he was struggling to keep his head above water. He was released uninjured after being evaluated by medical staff. The boat was later removed from the water.