WILLARD, Utah — A man who fell off a jet ski at Willard Bay Reservoir on Sunday, prompting a search and rescue operation, has been found dead.
The Utah Department of Natural Resources said 27-year-old Isaac Maiquema Vasquez, from Ecuador, was reported missing around 5:15 p.m. He was riding a WaveRunner-style personal watercraft with two other people.
DNR officials said Vasquez, who is believed not to know how to swim, was one of two passengers on the jet ski and was not wearing a life jacket when he fell off.
Vasquez's body was located and recovered on Monday evening.
"This is a tragic and unfortunate circumstance. The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division extends condolences to family and friends," the DNR said.
The DNR's Law Enforcement Division, Willard City Police, along with Box Elder County and Weber County search and rescue teams, began searching the reservoir for the missing man Sunday evening and continued through Monday afternoon.
"Wearing your life jacket... is the most important thing," DNR Sgt. Trent Currie said. "While you're out there, at least have one with you. If you're 12 or under, you're required to have one. If you're on a jet ski, you're required to have a life jacket. And if you're floating in the river in undesignated flat water areas, you're required to have one."
The family of Vasquez has started a GoFundMe to raise funds for his loved ones. You can find more here.
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