RedactedNarrative: Vessel - 12' NRS Outlaw Inflatable Kayak - Year Unknown  
  
  On 03/28/2015, at about 6:00 p.m., this vessel was drifting/rowing/paddling on the Nooksack River at the dead end of Bourn Street located near Glacier, WA in Whatcom county. 
  
  Law Enforcement reported that they responded to the North Fork of the Nooksack River to a 51 year old male kayaker trapped under water.  At the time of arrival the kayaker was found to have been under water for over 1 hour. 
  
  It was reported by Victim's river companions (Subject1 and Subject2), both experienced boaters, that while kayaking Victim (very inexperienced boater) had fallen out of his inflatable kayak and had entered a small log jam on the north side of the river.  Subject1 stated he went to shore and attempted to pull Victim from the log jam.  Subject1 specified he could only reach the shoulder strap of the PFD Victim was wearing.  Subject1 stated the current was too strong and he was unable to pull any part of Victim from the water. 
  
  According to Subject1 and Subject2, Victim had been drinking alcohol but reportedly had only one beer and his intoxication level was unknown. 
  
  Law Enforcement reported that on March 29, 2015, at about 7:30 a.m., recovery efforts were resumed.  At 2:20 p.m., the extrication of Victim was complete.  The PFD worn by Victim (Extra Sport Rescue) was no longer on his body. The orange dry top Victim was wearing had pulled up and was partially covering his face.  There was confirmation from Swift Water Rescue personnel that Victim had been wearing the PFD in what appeared to be an appropriate manner.
  
  0 Injuries / 1 Fatality
  There was alcohol involved
  Vessel was not recovered - Valued at $1,000
  The Operator/Deceased was wearing a PFD
  The Operator/Deceased did not have a mandatory Boater Education Card
   