Preliminary information as of 5/15/13 from a local police department officer that was dispatched to the beach for a sailboat that had run aground in a sandbar.  When she arrived she saw a man in the water about 3 to 4 feet from shore.  Update 6/12/13 Operator/deceased entered water unknown either voluntarily or fell overboard.  No witnesses.  Cause of accident unknown.   Pfd's were available on board but not worn.
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