On Saturday, December 21, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m. evidence shows that victim fell overboard for unknown reasons and did not resurface (pending autopsy results for possible medical reasons). Victim was not in possession of alcohol nor controlled dangerous substances at the time of the incident. The engine shut-off lanyard was worn and was later recovered with the victim  at approximately 8:50 a.m. on December 22, 2013.  A personal flotation device was not worn but the vessel was adequately equipped with Coast Guard Approved Type III PFDs.  The steering type of the 17' Aluminum Skiff was tiller-handle on a 35 HP Go-Devil surface drive engine.
Plaquemine