RedactedNarrative: Operators of vessel #1 paddled about 100 yards out into the water off from Baypoint Beach near the island. Victim dove into the water head first to swim without wearing a PFD. Witnesses said that the victim did not surface immediately and when he did, he gasped for air, flailed his arms in an apparent panic and went under and did not resurface. The other passengers jumped in after him with a personal flotation device but were unable to locate him. No other injuries or damages were reported by the investigating agency.