Operator was operating his 18ft bass boat across Lake Eustis after he had been having some engine trouble. He was last seen at 1945hrs at the buzzard beach boat ramp. For some unknown reason, Operator entered the water. At approximately 2020hrs his boat was found driving in circle with no one in it. At 2325hrs body was recovered from the water by FWC and LCSO. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no obvious signs of trauma. The Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning. He was the only one on board. He was not wearing a lifejacket. No violations were found.

The victim was a 61 year old male in good physical condition. The victim was operating V1 across Lake Eustis when, for some unknown reason, he entered the water. The victim had a history of heart problems and had previously had a heart attack while on a vessel but did not fall overboard and was recovered. The District 5 Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death as drowning with heart disease as a contributing factor.
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