 

Complete Investigation by the Springfield Police Department.

Two men were fishing out of a canoe, and they were preparing to secure the canoe up to a buoy in the lake.  In the process, the canoe capsized ejecting both men into the water.  one person was able to swim to shore, but the other did not and was found face down floating in the lake.  According to the officer's report, the only environmental factors listed were cool weather and still cold water conditions, which could be a major factor.  It is unknown if victim was a swimmer.

Upon reviewing the report, contributing factors that led to the capsizing were the stability of the type of vessel and possible movement that occurred in the canoe while an attempt was being made to secure it to a buoy.  Cause of death to be determined by autopsy.

Complete Investigation by the Springfield Police Department.
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