On June 10, 2013 at approximately 0130 Hours the owner/operator of V1 left the dock after a day of drinking alcohol.  At approximately 1000 Hours, neighbors became worried because they did not see him return.  A search of the Arbuckle Creek revealed the air boat was sunk under some low lying tree branches.  A search and rescue followed.  At approximately 1711 Hours the body of the owner/operator of V1 was discovered submerged approximately 50 yards away from V1; victim died as a result of drowning.  Methamphetamine and alcohol intoxication and blunt impact to head is contributory cause of death.  The medical examiner has ruled the manner of death as accident.
SEBRING