RedactedNarrative: Vessel – 1995, 16’ Old Town Stillwater Canoe
  
  On 07/14/2019, at about 10:00 p.m., this vessel was cruising on Pattison Lake about 300 yards south of North Shore, located near Lacey, WA in Thurston county.
  
  According to Law Enforcement, on this date, at about 10:21 p.m., they received a call regarding a drowning that had occurred at this location.  When Officers arrived, they were informed that there were 3 subjects and a medium-sized dog aboard the 2-person canoe.  The canoe sank after a sudden movement by the dog caused the vessel to take on water, resulting in all 3 occupants ending up in the water.  
  
  After the vessel sank, 2 of the occupants were rescued by a citizen who had heard their screams.  The 3rd occupant\operator was found by the same citizen, roughly 10-25 minutes after the canoe sank.  He was found face-down in the water, unconscious and not breathing.  He was rushed to St. Peter’s Hospital for treatment after medics were able to obtain a pulse. 
  
  The Operator remains in the hospital in critical condition and unable to breathe on his own.
  
  11/15/2019 –The Operator was taken off life support and has expired, date unknown.
  
  There were no PFDs worn or on the vessel at the time of the incident.  All 3 occupants were intoxicated.  
  
  1 Injury / 1 Fatality
  Apparent Alcohol Involvement 
  No Vessel Damage Reported
  The Operator was not Wearing a PFD
  Operator Did Not Have a Mandatory Boater Education Card
  