The victim lived aboard the vessesl which was docked at the Boardwalk Marina. Shortly after midnight, a fire started in the cabin area of the vessel. The victim was the only person aboard the vessel. Stratford Fire Department responded and used foam and water to suppress the fire and were unable to get the victim out of the vessel before it sank. It was determined that the fire was initiated from a propane heater in the cabin of the vessel. The cause of death was smoke inhalation.
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