A 23 foot Maxum had just returned to the Solomons Boat Ramp in Calvert County Md at night.   The passenger, a 65 year old  B/M, 5'9" 260 pounds was attempting to assist with the stern lines.  He was not wearing a PFD and was a non swimmer.  He slipped and fell between the boat and the ramp pilings.   Despite the operator throwing him a PFD, he panicked and it was several minutes before he could be secured and brought to the ramp into shallow water.  At that point, he was unresponsive.  EMS arrived within two minutes but could not revive him.  He was pronounced deceased at the hospital and no unusual findings were noted.  The case is currently open pending receipt of autopsy.  No charges are pending.
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