SALT LAKE COUNTY — The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office says that an 81-year-old, Kenneth Hill, drowned near the Great Salt Lake while out in the duck marshes retrieving decoys.
The Salt Lake City Fire Department said they were called to an area of "the duck club" for a possible drowning at 7:40 p.m.
Sheriff's deputies say that the men, Hill and 70-year-old Vince Badger, were out hunting and retrieving their decoys when Hill fell into the water and drowned. Badger would see Hill face down in the water and take him to a nearby island to perform CPR.
In a collaborative operation between Star 8, Salt Lake City Fire, Salt Lake City Police, and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, they were able to locate the men and recover the boat and dog they were with.
A dog and boat belonging to the deceased have been turned over to the family.
Kenneth Hill would die at the scene while Badger received treatment on site.
Authorities say that while alcohol appears to be a contributing factor the incident is still under investigation.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
