A single vessel accident that occurred at approximately 1900 hrs. Vessel 1 (V1) with one operator on board, operating west from Culbreath Isles Flats, made a turn towards port and was ejected from the vessel near marker 2. The unmanned V1 proceeded to circle and struck the operator in the water. V1 continued to circle 3-4 times before impacting with a seawall. A multi-agency search and rescue mission ensued for the missing V1 operator. Tampa Police Department Dive Unit recovered the deceased victim near red marker 2. ; victim:Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Office Report 12-04225  Final Diagnosis: Drowning, Blunt impact trauma: Laceration to forehead, Subgaleal hemorrhage to frontal and occipital regions, Contusion in right clavicular region, Subarachnoid hemorrhages, Gliding contusions of brain. Cause of Death: Drowning Contributory Cause of Death: Concussion of brain due to blunt impact to head Manner of Death: Accident
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