RedactedNarrative: Two occupants in a sit top kayak went out fishing. They encountered hazardous conditions and while attempting to get to shore, they were hit by several big waves which threw them both in the water. 
  
  The occupants were hanging on to the kayak until they were split up by more waves hitting them. One occupant made it safely to shore, while the other was missing. Rescuers found the victim submerged in the water, unresponsive. Both occupants were transported to the hospital. One was pronounced dead and one was treated for hypothermia. No PFDs worn.