According to wife, Operator left to go fishing on April 8, 2012 at about 3 or 4 pm with his kayak.  On April 9, 2012 at about 1:30 pm, a witness saw a kayak floating on the lake.  He noticed that it did not have anyone onboard.  He launched his boat and at about 2 pm he arrived at the kayak and found Operator’s wallet and keys on the kayak.  Game Wardens found Operator’s body floating in the lake at 6:41 pm.  He was already deceased and was still wearing his life jacket. Buckles on the PFD were improperly attached. A tox screen is pending.   

Autopsy was done on April 10, 2012. Cause of death noted was drowning.

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