Unit 1 was adrift during a severe thunderstorm.  Waves began to rock the vessel severely from side to side.  The operator stood up to move a loose item in the boat and the waves caused him to be forcefully ejected from the vessel.  Rescue attempts were made by his passenger.  Two passer-byers saw the passenger in distress and attempted recovery.  Another boat was flagged down to assist in the recovery.  They were able to get the operator of Unit 1 onto the deck of the vessel, attempt CPR, and transport him to the nearest dock where EMS attempted further life saving measures.  The operator of Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on the scene.  COD is Drowning.
Lake Hartwell