RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 was traveling north bound (downriver), just north of Painted Bluff On Wheeler Lake. Occupant of the vessel stated that a pool toy flew out of the vessel. Subject1 says she told the driver to stop and she would get out and get the pool toy. Once the vessel was stopped Subject1 jumped out of the vessel and swam to the toy. Subject1 then says that due to a strong current she had drifted approximately 30 yards away so she motioned for Operator to bring the vessel to her. 
  
  Subject1 says that instead of driving to her, Operator jumped from the vessel and into the water. She says Operator went under water and never re-surfaced. Operator''s body was found by Guntersville Rescue Squad personnel approximately 100 yards north of the incident location floating face down with no P.F.D. 
  
  Operator Had a valid Alabama Drivers license but was unlicensed for vessel operation within the State Of Alabama as required by law. Within the vessel several unopened cans of alcoholic beverages were located in a cooler under the drivers seat and in front of the center console. There was also an opened can of an alcoholic beverage in a cup holder on the left side of the center console.
  