operator was fishing on Cotile Lake in a 14' Monark aluminum boat equipped with a 25 Mercury with tiller steering.  He was supposed to have fished until around noon.  When he did not return home, his wife attempted to call his cell phone, but got no answer.  Upon searching for him, his boat was discovered in a cove that he frequently fished.  The boat was up against the bank, with the motor's cowling in the bottom of the boat.  We were notified of the incident at approximately 6:29 P.M.  Upon arrival, we went to the boats location and inspected the boat.  The motor's kill switch was in the off position.  There was a type III and type IV PFD on the floor of the boat.  The floor of the boat contained numerous items of gear, making it difficult to maneuver inside the boat.  The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Department used a dog to search the bank for human scent near the boats location.  There were no obvious signs of damage to the boat and it appeared that operator had fallen overboard and was not wearing a PFD at the time.  There was no evidence observed of any alcoholic beverages in the boat or ice chest.  Divers and a side scan sonar were used but we were unable to locate subject at that time.  At approximately 830 P.M. on 7-11-123, Senior Agent contacted me and advised that body had been recovered and transported by the corner with an autopsy requested.
BOYCE                         