Vessel 1 (V1) with four occupants on board were returning from a fishing trip when they experienced engine troubles and motor shut down. Occupants threw anchor from bow and 4-6' waves came over stern swamping the vessel. Vessel 1 then capsized towards starboard, ejecting all four occupants into the water. The occupants were in the water for approximately 45-60 min until rescued from good samaritan vessel. One occupant pronounced deceased by EMS. V1 was not recovered. Preliminary autopsy shows no trauma or medical condition associated; victim deceased as a result of drowning. Official autopsy and toxicology results pending from Pinellas/Pasco Medical Examiner's office. Official results will be attached to ACISS case package FWSW11OFF3226.
NEW PORT RICHEY               