operator (34) and his daughter, (17) borrowed vessel "LA 8219 FV" and traveled to Mississippi River Borrow Pits near Delta, Louisiana to go fishing.  Their fishing activities concluded some time after sunset.  As it became dark, they began a return travel to the launch area using a trolling motor.  During the return, operator stated that his daughter asked for a "Gatorade" from the cooler.  He consented and heard the cooler close.  He then stated that he heard a splash.  When he turned around, he could see her in the water.  He claimed to have immediately made a starboard turn to return her to her location.  When he arrived , he claims he never saw her surface again.  At 8:45pm, the owner of the vessel called to check on his property.  At the time, operator stated that his daughter fell out of the boat and he was looking for her.  The owner of the vessel immediately called the Madison Sheriff's Office and reported the incident.  operator 911 *911* call was made and recorded at 8:49pm Emergency responders arrived and began the search for daughter.  Her body was recovered at 2:05am the following morning.
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