On 03/16/2011 Operator was reported missing by wife.  Wife stated that her husband had gone fishing early that Wednesday morning.  When she returned home that evening at 5:00pm she could see his boat but could not see Operator.  Wife notified subject and he came to investigate.  subject found Operator boat "vessel" 1 near the bank, but was not tied.  He found two fishing rods in the water near the boat.  subject stated that there was a 12" aluminium boat "vessel" 2 floating capsized near vessel 1. At the time dragging operations started vessel 2 was approx. 200 yards from vessel 1.  victim was found floating underneath vessel 2.  The events that led to the death of Operator are unknown. Franklin Parish Coroner's Office listed the cause of death was drowing.  It was reported that Operator could not swim and refused to wear a PFD while fishing.  His health was poor and he suffered from the effects of a stroke.  No witness have come forward with information about the accident.
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