RedactedNarrative: On Sunday, 08/02/2020, CPO responded to a report of a missing boater on Lake Mingo, within Kennekuk Cove County Park (Vermilion County, IL). Once on scene, CPO1 observed two watercraft circling an area of the lake, known as Mallard''s Point, running sonar.  CPO1 made contact with the solo occupant of one vessel.  Subject stated at approximately 12:34 PM, his son had experienced an epileptic seizure and fallen overboard while the two were fishing.  Subject had attempted to rescue his son, but Victim ultimately went under the water and never resurfaced. 
  
  Victim''s body was located by two other anglers on the other watercraft using real-time and side-imaging sonar shortly after he (Victim) went in the water.  Once Victim was located, the anglers placed a metal ladder next to the body, which was later recovered by the Vermilion County Sheriff''s Department Dive Team at approximately 1:35 PM.  Medical personnel attempted life-saving measures on Victim, but he was ultimately pronounced dead on scene at 1:40 PM.  Neither individual was wearing a life jacket at the time of the incident.
  