On 6/28/2013, at approximately 7:30 pm Operator left his residence for an evening fish trip.  At or about 8:30 p.m. his wife became concerned when she saw his boat unoccupied across the lake from their home.  She alerted her neighbor who proceeded to the watercraft location. At approximately 8:45 p.m., Neighbor found Operator floating face down in the water facing east on the north side of his watercraft.  His body was entangled in fishing line that was still attached to a fishing pole in the watercraft.  He began blowing the watercraft whistle.  Several local residents were alert and came to the scene.  Cpr was performed on Operator until medical personnel arrive.  Operator''s watercraft was upright, facing east when it was discovered, and was not missing any equipment or personal items.  A preliminary autopsy report indicated that Operator died from drowning.  The incident is under investigation.  The prelimary Autopsy report has indicated Operator cause of death was drowning.
 
Coroners official report was received and the cause of death determined to be drowning.  Victim had ischemic heart disease that may have contributed to his fall overboard.
Petersburg