RedactedNarrative: Vessel #1 (V1) – 10' Pelican Kayak – Year Unknown
  Vessel #2 (V2) – Kayak – No other information provided
  
  On 06/16/2017, at about 02:53 p.m., these two vessels were rowing/paddling Grand Canal located near Ocean Shores, WA in Grays Harbor county.
  
  According to the Law Enforcement, on this date and time, officers were dispatched to this location for a water rescue.  The caller stated there was a subject in the water who couldn't swim and was yelling for help.  
  
  Upon arrival, officers were advised that the victim (Operator1) was witnessed going under the water and not coming back up.  They were further advised that there had been a young boy (Subject2) with him who had been able to get out of the water.  Using their department motor boat, officers began searching the water area where the victim (Operator1) had last been observed.
  
  Officers made contact with the witness.  He stated that he and his wife observed the juvenile male (Subject2) and the adult male (Operator1) in their individual water crafts and both had tipped over.  Operator1 could not swim and was yelling for help as he struggled to stay above the water.  Witness’s wife went into the water in an attempt to help Operator1 but he was taking her under the water in his panic.  Witness’s wife broke away and was able to get back to shore.  Operator1 went under the water and did not come back up.  The young juvenile, Subject2 was able to get to shore.
  
  Officers requested the assistance from the Thurston County dive team to assist.  After speaking with the Sergeant, it was decided that due to time restraints with assembling, travel, and boat launch, it would be getting into hours of darkness rendering their efforts useless.  Due to these reasons, the Sergeant advised that they would assemble at 0700 hours the following morning for recovery efforts.
  
  Officers then spoke with the juvenile male who verbally identified himself.  He stated that the adult male victim, Operator1, was his aunt's boyfriend.  Another officer made contact with the girlfriend, at the address provided by Subject2, and asked that she come to the accident location.  
  
  USCG's helo unit arrived and assisted with the search from the air, as the other officers continued their efforts to drag the canal in an attempt to locate the victim (Operator1).  Operator1' girlfriend arrived and identified herself verbally.  Officers advised here of what was occurring and gathered the victim's information.
  
  At about 1638 hours, after being unsuccessful at locating Operator1, officers advised that they were now in recovery phase and no longer in rescue efforts.  Officers made contact with the USCG and advised them of the change in status and that they would notify the next of kin.  Efforts for recovery were suspended until Thurston County's arrival on the following morning.
  
  On 06/17/2017, officers met with Thurston County's dive team at the Ocean Shores Fire Department to conduct a body recovery of a male subject who had drowned in the Grand Canal.  They advised the dive tram and they set up a command center in a vacant lot located.  Officers contacted the homeowners where the victim was last seen going under water.  Permission was granted to use their dock for the recovery operation.
  
  At about 0918 hours recovery operations began in the canal with the dive team using an underwater sonar device to locate objects under the water.  At 1225 hours divers located the victim (Operator1).  He was located approximately 5 feet west of the dock in about 10 to 15 feet of water.
  
  An officer contacted the Coroner's office and advised them of the recovery.  He was advised that Fern Hill Mortuary would be en route to come and remove the body.  At 1400 hours Fern Hill arrived at their location and took possession of the body.  The victim's mother was notified of the recovery. 
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  Alcohol Involvement is Unknown
  No vessel damage sustained by either vessel
  Neither Operator was wearing a PFD
  V1 Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card / V2 Operator exempt by age
  