RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 9' Life Line Plastic Kayak
  
  On 05/17/2016, at about 9:15 a.m., this vessel, operated by Operator, was rowing/paddling on the Sauk River, 1 mile North of Sauk Prairie Road, located near Darrington WA in Snohomish county.
   
  According to Law Enforcement, Operator and two friends launched their kayaks for a paddle down the North Sauk river.  About 15 minutes after launching, Operator's kayak started taking on water so he got out and swam to shore.  The kayak continued down river and became trapped in a log jam.  It is not known if water came into the vessel due to hull failure or improper use of the splash skirt.
    
  The other two kayakers continued down river.  The parties had no means of communicating.  The other two subjects later exited the river and returned on foot.  
    
  0 Injuries / 0 Fatalities
  There was no apparent alcohol involved
  The vessel was reported as a Total Loss – Estimated value of $300
  The Operator was wearing a PFD
  The Operator did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
  