Watercraft 1 was traveling northwest across the lake. The watercraft hit a wave created by another watercraft, and the Operator lost his grip or control of the outboard tiller-style motor. The Operator was thrown from the watercraft into the water. He was intoxicated, did not know how to swim and was not wearing a life jacket. The throwable PFD was not immediately accessible. He was not wearing the engine kill switch cord. He yelled for help and was rescued by a nearby pontoon boat. Watercraft 1, which was unmanned, spun circles until it ended up striking land on the east shoreline. There was no property damage, as it hit a sandy beach area. The Operator was scraped up and shook up. He was checked out by ambulance service, but refused transport. The Operator was arrested for BWI.
Rice
Paynesville                   