Vessel 1 was engaged in recreational fishing in remote area approx, 2 mi NE of Rocky Point and 1.5 South of Big Hollow.  Operator was on cell phone with wife when passenger announced he was hot and going to cool off.  Passenger entered water approx 10' - 12'  deep.  Operator noticed passenger was nowhere to be seen.  Operator put on pfd and entered water in attempt to locate passenger.  All attempts failed.  Operator then acquired phone service after several attempts because of remote location and called 911, while markiing location of last sighting.  After responding unit arrived on scene, he was assisted by local rural fire department.  Toppers Volunteer Fire Department started a dragging operation in the marked area.  At 20:36 hrs., recovery was made in marked location.  Troop C headquarters was notified of recovery time.  Notification to ME was given and victim transported by funeral home.  Also notification of next of kin was performed by this Trooper.
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