WASATCH COUNTY, Utah-Saturday, a man died of drowning at Deer Creek Reservoir.

Per a report from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call that an adult man was found unconscious in a capsized canoe at Deer Creek Reservoir around 12:15 pm.

Multiple agencies, including Utah Parks & Recreation, Wasatch County Fire and Wasatch County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene.

A sheriff’s office report states that a Good Samaritan got the man on a boat and took him to shore where rescue crews were waiting.

Deputies stated the man was a 69-year-old Salt Lake City resident, Randall Fern.

DNR reported Fern had been canoeing with four other family members when their boats became swamped. As they were unsuccessful in righting their canoes, the group decided to swim to shore.

DNR said that at roughly 15 feet from shore, Fern began to struggle to stay above water and was under distress. He was not wearing a life jacket. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

The report continued, stating “the incident occurred near the island.” The Utah State Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death, per the report.

The Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office encourages those who are swimming or playing on the water to wear life jackets, be aware of their personal limitations on the water and plan accordingly.

The Sheriff’s Office thanks all first responders, including 911 dispatchers, for working their way through this situation.