UPDATE: The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified a man who died after a boating accident on Lake Tahoe on Monday.
Officials said 28-year-old David Castorena of Napa, California, had a major injury to his leg and wasn't wearing a life vest. When he was pulled out of the water, attempts were made to save him, but he ultimately passed away.
Officials say the other man in the water was wearing a life vest and was rescued with no injuries. They said there was a third man on the boat, but he was uninjured.
The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says they believe Castorena was trying to get into an inflatable tube tied to the boat when he was struck by the propeller. They said the investigation is ongoing.
Original Story: South Lake Tahoe Fire & Rescue (SLTFR) says on Monday at 3:40 p.m. first responders were notified of two adult men who became separated from their boat and were in distress a mile and a half offshore.
They say one of the victims was severely injured.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Tahoe-Douglas Fire District, Douglas County Sheriffs Department and the Coast Guard all responded.
They say the first victim and their boat were found immediately, however the second victim remained unaccounted for.
Crews discovered him 45 minutes later.
SLTFR say life saving measures were attempted for another hour with the assistance of the CalTahoe Paramedics in an effort to revive the second victim, but unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries.
They say the first victim was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
SLTFR says although tragic, this event is a reminder to all boaters to know proper boat operations, boat safety and to always wear a life jacket.
