Vessel-1, operated by operator left from Fort Island Boat Ramp for a day of fishing in the Gulf waters on the morning of Tuesday, September 25, 2012.  At approximately 1700 hours V-1 was found aground on an oyster/sand bar near Fort Island Trail Boat Ramp/Dock with the trolling motor down and no occupant.  Preliminary investigation indicates the operator was or had been fishing and fell in and out of V-1 resulting in a fatality.  Medical Examiner will determine cause of death, no visible sign of any alcoholic beverage.
:The victim sustained a cut to the right temple area and a minor cut to the right index finger.  The cause of death is drowning.

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