On April 13, 2013, the victim set coarse in a eastward direction from the Theo Baars Bridge where his personal vehicle was discovered in Escambia County.  V1 and victim were discovered by a fisherman on the south side of the Inter Coastal Waterway in an area of heavy shoreline grass near the north side of Johnson Beach at approximately 1000 hours.  victim was observed lying face down in approximately 10 inches of water with his left foot hanging over the port side midship of  V1. He was declared deceased after examination by County Fire/Rescue. 

There were no witnesses to the incident and the weather appeared to not be a factor in incident.  It is unknown why the operator fell overboard.



Medical Examiner Report listed death by drowning.(See Medical Report)
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