RedactedNarrative: Victim 1 was sitting on a stern-mounted platform when the platform separated from Vessel 1 due to weathered supports giving way and became submerged with Victim 1 and his 9 year old son.  
  
  Victim 1 was able to assist his son back onto Vessel 1 but was unable to do so himself.  Victim 1 then submerged beneath the surface leading to his drowning despite efforts made by other passengers aboard Vessel 1 attempting to locate him.