RedactedNarrative: On August 23rd of 2019 at approximately  1530 hours, I (Game Warden) received a text message from Regional Wildlife Supervisor that he read in the Buckrail (online media) there was a boat accident and a fatality in the Snake River near the Horse Creek Bridge South of Jackson off Hwy 89. After hearing this news, I contacted and confirmed the accident with Teton County's Sheriff s department. 
  
  All personnel had left the scene of the accident, and the boat was gathered up to be given back to the family. Deputy said that he would provide me with a report regarding the watercraft/drowning accident. That evening I did investigate the Hyde Drift boat involved in the accident, and several photos were taken. Very little damage appeared on the vessel, and the cost of $500 was just an estimate for professional fiberglass work in a few areas. The casting frames in the drift boat seemed to be a little wobbly at the base inside the boat. Also a few minor fiberglass dents were observed near stern-starboard side. 
  
  While looking the vessel over that evening, Subject1 came to pick up the boat for his brother. I asked if Subject1 would give the boat accident operator's form to his brother. I explained to WS41- l 3-l05 required all operators involved in a watercraft accident need to complete a Boating Accident Report within 10 days of the accident. During this contact, Subject1 who was a witness from another boat, described the same sequences of events as Deputy stated in his attached report. Subject1 also confirmed that everyone had a proper PFD, however none were being worn at the time of the accident.  Subject1 also stated that no alcoholic beverages were on the boat that day.  On 8/26/2019, I spoke with operator over the phone to confirm he received the WY Boat Operator Accident Investigation form, and to fill in some of the answers to this watercraft form. During this interview all the previous collected data appears to be true and accurate. I have no further information at this time.  
  
  The river current in the Snake River can be swift and technical for anyone swimming along with the surprise of the over turning of the drift boat and none of the occupants were wearing PFDs, subject died as a result of drowning.
  
  The vessel struck a rock and bridge support then capsized.
  