RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 2018, 21’ Sun Tracker Pontoon Boat w/1 Mercury Outboard Engine – HP Unknown
  
  On 08/09/2020, at about 05:15 p.m., this vessel was drifting on Lake Washington North of Andrews Bay, located near Seattle, WA in King county.
  
  According to the Operator, this vessel was drifting at the above location.  One of the Occupants on this vessel decided to take a quick swim before returning to the dock.  Minutes after he entered the water, he appeared to be in distress.  He was not wearing a PFD.  
  
  Operator quickly shut off the vessel and jumped into the water to try to help Victim.  At the same time, 4 other un-named Occupants jumped in after Operator to help rescue Victim.  The remaining un-named Occupants who were still on board the vessel threw out PFDs to facilitate the rescue.  
  
  By the time Operator reached Victim he was struggling to breathe.  Operator held him up as long as he could but lost his grip and Victim disappeared under the water.  Operator indicated that Victim was much bigger than he and that he regrets not being able to save him.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  No Apparent Alcohol/Drug Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  Operator Was Wearing a PFD
  Operator Has a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  