s life vest came off shortly after he went into the water, and Piercy eventually jumped into the
water but was unable to save Ellingson. His body was recovered the next day from the
lake bottom.
Piercy's actions on the day Ellingson died were reckless, Seay said.
"I have reviewed boxes and boxes of reports and records in regard to Mr. Piercy's training and experience and everything that was done in the investigation," he said.