summary from WFR:
left his residence at 11:30am to check fishing jugs behind Goat Island on Lake Livingston Trinity county. Did not return to the house as planned.  Civilian noticed boat in gear circling  in front of his waterfront home at the Landing Subdivision and noticed a body floating in front of the boat. Civilian launched his boat recovering the boat and the drowning victim.  Victim had his arm in rope off the boy of the boat and was deceased at time of discovery.  Medical examiner reported drowning and blunt force trauma as the cause of death.  No damage was located on the boat at the time of recovery by myself.  Accidental drowning appeared to be cause of death. 

conclusion from BA Investigation report: The Trinity Co SO department ordered and autopsy showing that the victim died as a result to blunt force head trauma and drowning.  No foul play was deemed by the Trinity Co SO Dept Investigator .  It appears the victim fell from his boat striking his head resulting in death by drowning.
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