According to the operator, they were heading toward the Big E Bluffs when the passenger (victim) stated she was hot and jumped overboard.  Operator further stated he stopped and put V1 in reverse; when he saw she was panicking he jumped in the water to help her.  He stated he grabbed her hand, she turned loose and he never saw her again.  He advised that the victim had consumed 3 beers and taken some Zanex earlier in the day.  The victim was located in about 25 feet of water at 12:05am the next morning (09/01/13).  Her body was sent to the Crime Lab for testing and an autopsy.  Operator submitted to a blood draw that was also submitted to the Crime Lab for testing. 

Results pending: Crime Lab is currently running about 4 to 5 months behind.
 
UPDATE 01-13-14: CRIME LAB RESULTS RECEIVED.  CAUSE OF DEATH WAS DROWNING.  VICTIM WAS POSITIVE FOR BENZODIAZEPINES AND ETHANOL (.06) - THUS THE PRIMARY CAUSE FOR HER ACTIONS THAT RESULTED IN DEATH.  OPERATOR ALSO TESTED POSITIVE FOR BENZODIAZEPINES.
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