RedactedNarrative: Vessel - Rental - 12' Aluminum Open Motorboat - Year Unknown - 8 hp Outboard Engine 
  
  On 06/10/2015, at about 11:58 a.m., this vessel was drifting on Silver Lake in Cowlitz county near Silver Lake WA.  Operator was fishing with his young son, Occupant. 
  
  Law Enforcement was advised of a child that had fallen into the water at Silver Lake Resort.  Upon arrival, Law Enforcement was advised that the victim/child (Occupant) was on the water and fell from a boat.  Occupant was unconscious but had a pulse.   
  
  The Operator/Father (Operator) reported to Law Enforcement that he and his 3 year old son, Occupant, had been fishing.  Operator operated the boat to the desired location.  Operator said he stepped forward on the vessel which was underway.  He realized he was passing his desired location so he stepped towards the transom of the vessel to operate the motor.  He said he accidentally stepped on the side of the boat causing it to list and eject both he and Occupant into the water.  The vessel became capsized at this time.  Operator said he observed Occupant in the water but could not reach him as he was tangled in the lily pads. 
  
  Within 2 minutes, the witness arrived in his vessel to assist.  Operator and Occupant were brought aboard good sam vessel.  Operator performed CPR as they transported Occupant across the lake to the Silver Lake Resort.  Occupant was wearing a PFD but Operator was not.
  
  Last Law Enforcement contact with Operator was at the hospital where Occupant was being moved to the Intensive Care Unit.
  
  1 Injury / 0 Fatalities
  No apparent alcohol involvement
  No vessel damage
  The Operator was not wearing a PFD.  The Occupant/Injured was wearing a PFD.
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card.
   