Victim and friend were at houseboat for a party at approximately 9:30 PM and both decided to go to Little River Marina on Escatawba River located on the water.  Friend stated "we were both drunk before we went to Little River Marina.  Little River Marina closing time was around 2:00 AM, Victim and Friend left the bar in Separate vessels to return to houseboat in Vancleave.  Friend stated they were both navigating with Q-beam and he last saw Victim as they crossed Three Rivers and entered Little River.  Friend stated that he noted Victim was not at the houseboat the next morning,  He went back down Little River and found Victims vessel against bank with running lights still on.  Friend stated he notified authorities of Victims disappearance.  Victims vessel was found approximately half way between Escatawba and Vancleave on Little River.  A submerged log is noticeably distressed, presumably by being struck by traveling vessel.  Slightly around bend to the south of the obstruction, Victims body was recovered approximately 1755.

Corner report stated death by Asphyxia due to drowning.  Victim also had BAC of .22 and tested positive for Benzos.  Only possible damage was bottom of vessel had small dent, not sure of the cause.

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