Agent arrived at the Hwy 20 boat launch   approximately 3:05 p.m. the St. James Sheriff along with sheriff's deputies brought body from the accident scene to the dock and placed him in a black body bag.  Agent spoke with friends and relatives of Victim, and stated that subject had a history of heart related issues and took several different kinds of medication.  The agents launched a boat and investigated the accident scene.  Victim's vessel, a 2000, 15ft aluminum Express, LA1470FB,was grounded on the south bank of Bayou Chevreuil,  approximately 1.65 miles west from the Hwy 20 launch. Victim  was found approximately 5 to  feet behind his vessel, face down in the muddy water, with a type III PFD near him. The steering wheel was turned all the way to the starboard side,with the throttle in the forward position.  Victim was a member of the St. James Hunting Club and according to hunting partners was apparently in route to the hunting camp from making a morning deer hut.  Victim was traveling  in his vessel alone and there were no witnesses to the incident. 
Circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. The boat was transported back to the launch and released to relatives.
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