TPWD Game Warden WFR Report:Subject 1 left Stingaree's Marina on the Bolivar Peninsula at approximatley 8:30 pm on aug 8, 2009.  The next day Subject 2 reported Subject 1's boat drifting near buoy marker 36 in Galveston Bay.  US Coast Guard recovered the body at approximately 5PM on Aug 9, 2009.  Medical examiner ruled Subject 1's death an accidental drowning.


USCG Case Report additional info:
Friends of deceased who reported deceased departed from Stingaree Marina approx 7:30 PM, he was alone in the Avon Inflatable boat, and went thru Sievers Cut (Bolivar Peninsula) on his way home.  
Vessel located with KEYS OFF, LANYARD SWITCH GONE THROTTLE IN NEWTRAL, BATTERY ON, VHF/GPS, HIN 019004B707,  OPEN BEER CAN W/CUZZY, BOAT MANUFACTURED IN 2007, 150 EVINRUDE E-TECH, and boat was drifting in the area.  Boat was towed by SEA TOW.
Port Bolivar                  