Vessel #1 (V1) Kayak, Plastic, unk all other information   	
Vessel #2 (V2) – Kayak Plastic, unk all other information

On 0/18/2023, at about 04:00 p.m., V1 and V2 were kayaking in Lake Kokanee nearest the city of Hoodsport, WA in Mason County.

According to the Law Enforcement, operator of (V1) and (V2) operator were both kayaking on Lake Kokanee. For some unknown reason, both vessels capsized. Operator1 assisted Operator2 (his daughter) back onto her kayak and then went under, not resurfacing. Operator1 was recovered on 8/19/2023 by divers in 70 ft. of water. No PFD’s were worn. Incident was not witnessed. Operator2 is 13 years old and was unable to provide further information due to developmental delay. 

Injuries 0 / 1 Fatalities
No Apparent Drug/Alcohol Involvement

Lake Kokanee
Hoodsport                     