A man died Saturday morning after his kayak overturned in Lake Aberdeen, according to a news release from the Aberdeen Police Department.

A bystander at the lake made the call at 8:20 a.m, on Saturday.

Then at 8:22 a.m., emergency dispatch sent Aberdeen police officers to try and rescue Aaron Lewis, a 43-year-old man from Hoquiam. The report included how the kayak had overturned about 100 yards from the boat ramp, which is on the west side of the lake. Lewis was “briefly observed attempting to swim and pull the kayak back to shore before going underwater,” the release states.

Lewis, who was not wearing a lifejacket, was identified by Grays Harbor County Coroner George Kelley.

At 8:28 a.m., Aberdeen police officers responded to the scene after Aberdeen Fire Department was sent to the scene, and Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s deputies assisted. Aberdeen police drone pilots deployed their drone and then at 8:34 a.m., APD requested the GHSO marine unit.

The GHSO marine unit deployed their boat in order to find Lewis, the release states, but despite the coordinated efforts between the multiple first responder agencies, the rescue attempt was unsuccessful.

“Due to the length of time under water without any visible signs of the subject, the call was changed to a recovery,” the release states.

To aid the search for the man, local authorities called Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Dive Rescue team for help. The dive team responded and was able to find Lewis at about 7 p.m., Saturday night. Lewis’ body was removed from the water and it was turned over to the Grays Harbor County Coroner’s office, the release states.

“There was no indication of foul play and just a very very unfortunate, tragic incident,” states the release, which was from APD Cmdr. Steve Timmons. “We want to thank the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office and the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.”

On Monday afternoon, Timmons called it a “great coordinated effort” to rescue Lewis. Timmons said the death was “very unfortunate and tragic.”

With summer about a week away, the fatal incident is also a timely safety reminder.

“We want to remind everyone to always wear a lifejacket while boating, never swim alone and know your limitations,” the release states.

Contact Reporter Matthew N. Wells at matthew.wells@thedailyworld.com.