On 5/13/2013 V1 was in Pensacola Bay the vicinity of Pensacola Pass and was reported overdue.

On 5/13/2013, operator  was operating a kayak in Pensacola Bay north of Pensacola Pass and was reported overdue.  A multi-jurisdictional search ensued with negative results. 

On 5/23/2013 kayak was located on Okaloosa Island and subsequently recovered by FWC and taken to the Pensacola Field Office for storage.

On 5/24/2013 kayak was inspected for evidence of a vessel collision and damage with negative results.  Several reddish spots were noted inside the occupant's compartment on the starboard bulkhead.  FDLE photographed and conducted an analysis of the spots and the results were negative.

As of 6/3/2013 operator has not been recovered.

Based on the lack of conclusive evidence the cause of the accident is unknown.
PENSACOLA