subject was running crab pots in the marsh.  Subject spoke to the vessel owner at approximately 3:10 P.M. and stated that he was having engine trouble.  Evidence suggests that the subject had some type of engine failure, causing him to have to push pole, and enter the water to push the vessel.  It was raining, foggy and windy on this night.  Due to some type of miscommunication, no one repoted the subject over due until approximately 4:00 P.M. on 12/8/2009.  Subjects vessel was located, capsized.  agents found the subjects body on 12/9/2009.  The vessel was equipped with adequate PFD's.  Alcohol or drugs were not a factor.
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