It appeared that after further investigation, Victim was fishing trot lines, when for some unknown reason he fell overboard.  It appeared that the boat continued to drift off to the North/Northwest until it came to rest on the North bank adjacent to where Victim was located.  The wind was out of the Southeast on this day.  The trolling motor was down in the water and the main engine switch was on the off position.  The throttle was in the neutral position.  We found that the trolling motor switch was off when it was checked, however, it did appear that he was using the trolling motor while setting out his trot lines.  The boat was approximately 229 yards away from Victim’s body.  Victim’s body was found to be approximately 60 yards from the trot line that he placed out.  It appeared that victim died from Hypothermia and heart failure (See attached Coroner’s report and death certificate).
Ville Platte                  