Operator on paddle board (V1) departed from Eckerd College Marina for a recreational paddle board trip. Witness statements suggest V1 operator decided to return back to the marina. Witnesses then noticed V1 operator face-down in the water approximately 50 yards from the Eckerd College Marina, separated from V1. Bystanders from the marina jumped into the water to assist V1 operator. Resuscitation efforts were attempted until EMS medical personnel arrived on scene. V1 operator was transported to Bayfront Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased.  Air and water temps are estimates as data was unavailable at time of accident; subject had history of seizures, Family of decedant denied autopsy being performed.
ST. PETERSBURG