Vessel – 8’ Kayak, manual powered, Plastic, Manufacturer unk

On 10/11/2023, at about 2:44 p.m., this vessel was drifting alone in the Cape Horn area of the Skagit Rivet, nearest the town of Concrete, WA in Skagit County.

According to Law Enforcement, Subject was kayaking with the current on the Skagit River. Subject fell out of his kayak and was not wearing a life jacket. Subject was not able to self recover. His sister and her husband were in the area when it happened but did not see it happen. The victim's kayak was located, but it is unknown where Subject is. He has not yet been located.

1 Fatality
Alcohol Involvement: no apparent alcohol involvement
PFD: No
Vessel Operator Mandatory Boater Education Card: No

Skagit River
Concrete                      