RedactedNarrative: I, Game Warden with the Nevada Department of Wildlife, was called to a fatality on Topaz Lake on May 7, 2022 at approximately 1229 hours. During my investigation I learned the following events had taken place. 
  
  On May 7, 2022 at approximately 1110 hours, subject2 launched a 12 ft aluminum vessel (V1) from camp. Subject2 was on board along with three others and a small dog. The two juveniles were wearing adult type 2 PFDs. The adults did not have on PFDs and there were no additional on board. 
  
  Subject2 directed Subject1 to operate V1 into the heavy wind away from the shoreline. At approximately 1135 hours, the dog ended up in the water. Subject2 attempted to grab the dog which tipped V1 enough to take on water very quickly. V1 rolled and all occupants ended up in the cold water. They yelled and waved for help from bystanders on land. The occupants were unsuccessful at righting V1 and they attempted to swim to shore. 
  
  Two people launched their vessel to attempt to rescue the occupants in the water. They got Subject1 onboard and were able to drag Subject2 to shore. Both were still conscious. They returned to get the other 2 occupants in the water. Victim was face down in the water without any signs of life. Subject3 was conscious and holding onto Victim''s head. The Good Sams got Subject3 onboard and dragged Victim to shore. 
  
  Two people began to do CPR for several minutes before Douglas County Medical arrived to take over. Victim was later pronounced dead. 
  
  V1 did not have a vessel capacity plate. V1 was approximately 12'' long and 4'' wide. Using the formula for maximum occupancy (L x W / 15 = capacity), V1 was likely overloaded.
  