Operator was said to be in an orange inflatable raft near the boat ramp by himself.  His friends checked on him shortly beofre the Sheriff's Office was contacted and he appeared to be in the water next to his boat.  They stated the could barely see his head above the water surface.  Operator did not appear to be swimming or having struggle as there was no slashing seen around him.  A short time after observing this behavior, his friends looked at his boat again and did not see him.  The yelled for help and caught the attention of the complainant.  Operator boat quickly went up river by force of wind and washed ashore approximately three quarters of a mile east of the boat ramp.
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