RedactedNarrative: On May 31, 2016, at approximately 07:45 hours, I, Ranger #1 was contacted by Lieutenant #1 of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division concerning a drowning at the Sweetwater Creek State Park in Douglas County.  Lieutenant #1 advised me that I would be the case officer for the incident, and I advised Lieutenant #1 that I would be en route.    
  
  	At approximately 09:15 hours I arrived on scene and was met by Investigator #1 from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office and Sergeant #1 also with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.  Sergeant #1 advised me that two individuals identified as Subject1 and Subject2 rented a paddle pontoon boat from the Sweetwater Creek State Park Rental Facility and were paddling around the lake when the chain came off of the sprocket.  Sergeant #1 advised me that Subject1 jumped from the pontoon and attempted to repair the chain.  While attempting to repair the chain he became separated from the vessel and went under the water.  Sergeant #1 along with other Rangers from the area had been attempting to locate the victim since the evening of May 30. 
  
  	Approximately thirty minutes later, I was able to inspect and photograph the vessel.  The vessel had been secured in a storage bay near the rental boat docks.  Upon inspection of the vessel I did observe where the chain came off of both the front and rear drive sprockets.  I also observed two personal flotation devices and a black t-shirt on the vessel.  
  
  	At approximately 11:30 hours I was able to interview Subject2.  Subject2 stated that he and his brother had arrived at the park at approximately 15:30 hours and rented a paddle pontoon boat at approximately 16:15 hours.  Subject2 stated that he and his brother paddled the pontoon boat out on the lake and were starting to come back when the chain that ran the paddles broke.  Subject2 said that Subject1 removed his life jacket and jumped into the water in an attempt to fix the chain.  Subject1 then became separated from the vessel and started screaming for help.  Subject2 said that he threw a life jacket at Subject1, but it did not reach him.  Then removed his life jacket and also threw it along with a paddle from the vessel but neither item made it to Subject1.  Subject2 stated that while Subject1 was screaming for help that some other people were trying to get to them to assist.  Subject2 later stated that he and Subject1 had consumed a bottle of vodka and a couple of Mike's Hard Lemonade drinks prior to them getting to the park.  
  
  	Next I interviewed a cousin of Subject1 and Subject2, identified as Cousin1.  Cousin1 stated that he had been out on the boat with Subject1 and Subject2 earlier in the day, but decided to come back in when Subject1 decided to start splashing him with water.  Cousin1 stated that he was fully clothed and had his phone with him and did not want to get wet.  Cousin1 said that he was brought back to the bank and Subject1 and Subject2 went back out on the lake.  Cousin1 stated that he decided to go to the store with two other family member and when they got back the Sheriff's Department and Emergency Medical Services were there.
  
  	At approximately 18:00 hours, I was able to interview two witnesses that were on the water and attempted to assist in rescuing Subject1.  Both witnesses, identified as Witness #1 and #2, stated that they were out on the lake in a canoe when they heard someone screaming for help, and started paddling over to assist.  Witness #1 and #2 both stated that they observed an individual in the water and an individual on the paddle pontoon throwing life jackets to the person in the water.  Witness #1 and #2 both said that when they were about 50 meters from the person in the water, Witness #1 jumped from the canoe and attem
  