RedactedNarrative: Vessel 12’ – Manufacturer Perception - Kayak - HP 0 – Fiberglass Vessel – Manual Propulsion
  Owner/Operator – Operator
  Occupants – None
  Witness – None
  	      
  	
  
  On 11/09/2021, at about 12:37 p.m. at the Puget Sound west of Jetty Island and south of Priest Point nearest the town of Everett in Snohomish County, Operator called 911 and was heard yelling for help. Everett Fire and Everett Police responded and launched vessels Marine 1 and Marine 2. A USCG helicopter responded and the Navy attempted to use their cameras and radar to scan ¾ of a mile south of Priest Point and ½ mile west of Jetty Island but due to a blocking barge were unable to utilize their equipment. It was advised to LEO that Navy vessel was helping with search. At City of Everett 10th St boat launch UAS1 launched drone. Poor weather conditions caused drone to be landed. USCG helicopter located capsized kayak and was recovered by Marine 1. Paddle was located shortly after. During search, vessels battled high squalls with 6ft waves. At 1644 hours, search efforts were called off due to darkness. Following day Navy helicopter located Operator as search resumed. Located halfway between the NW corner of Hat Island and Whidbey Island.
  
  Vessel was not lost.
  
  0 Injury / 1 Fatalities
  Alcohol Involvement – Listed “N/A” by LEO
  Vessel Damage Estimate unknown
  Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Does Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card