According to witnesses the victim was having some type of mechanical trouble. The witness then stated that the victim left the operator’s station and went to the area of the engine. The witness then advised that the vessel took off and began circling, but he did not see if the victim was thrown from the boat. Upon arrival Sgt. and Captain found the boat circling in the area, unoccupied. A short time later I arrived on the scene and was able to remove the fuel line and bring the boat to a stop. Several search and rescue agencies arrived and are continuing to locate the victim.

body was recovered at 8:46 am, 07/02/2012.  The victim was not struck by the vessel's propeller; however there was a bruise on his head indicating that he may have struck the side of the vessel as he fell out of it, rendering him unconscious.  Official cause of death was listed as a drowning.
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