RedactedNarrative: On May 5th, 2018, a single vessel boating accident occurred on Middle Lake at Colt Creek State Park in Polk County. V1, a 14’ 2018 Sun Dolphin Canoe with two occupants capsized, causing both occupants to fall overboard into the lake. The boating accident resulted in one fatality.
  
  On February 5th, 2018, a single vessel accident occurred on Middle Lake at Colt Creek State Park in Polk County. V1, a 14’ canoe powered by a trolling motor, was being operated by Operator, seated at the stern of the vessel. Occupant was seated at the bow. Operator was wearing a personal flotation device.
  
  Accident
  At some point in time there was a shift in weight within V1 causing it to roll to the side. The gunwale rolled beneath the surface of the water allowing water to enter V1. V1 flooded, listed to the side, and capsized. Both occupants fell out of V1 and into the water.
  
  Post-Accident
  Operator and Occupant made it to the shore of Middle Lake. Operator was unresponsive. Occupant called for help, gathering the attention of several individuals in the area. One individual called 911 while others left to alert the park rangers. The park ranger began CPR and utilized an AED once on scene. Operator was transported to Lake Regional Hospital and later pronounced deceased. 
  