There were no witnesses to the circumstances of the accident.

Operator had gone out on his 10 ft aluminum Smokercraft boat to go fishing.  He was later seen screaming for help and struggling in the water attempting to remove his coat.  Witnesses attempted to save him but were unable to reach him

Operator’s body was later recovered, there were no signs of trauma to his body. Investigators noted that his overalls were undone and his crotch zipper was partially down, consistent with someone standing in the boat and attempting to urinate out of the boat.

The vessel was recovered and there were no PFDs on board.  There were fishing supplies, food, and alcoholic beverages.

The vessel was rated for a maximum weight capacity of 300 lbs.  People interviewed who knew the victim stated that he drank 'all the time.'
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