RedactedNarrative: This report documents a single vessel fatal boat accident that occurred on the Illinois River North of Blue Creek (River mile 173.2) in Woodford County.  On 5/13/2017, at approximately 6:00 PM, owner/operator  and passenger launched a 15''6" fiberglass Pelican canoe on the Illinois River.  At approximately 11:00 PM, Operator stood up in the boat and fell overboard.  This resulted in the canoe capsizing and both occupants in the water.  Occupant was able to swim to shore and alert authorities.  Operator was not able to stay above water after falling from the vessel.  His body was recovered in approximately 12'' of water.  The preliminary autopsy report indicates death by drowning.
  
  Life Jackets were present in the canoe but not accessible once the canoe capsized. They were not worn.  Toxicology report is pending.
  