RedactedNarrative: On 1/25/2015 a missing person investigation was started by Jacksonville Beach Police Department. It was determined that had gone kayaking from Jacksonville Beach sometime on 1/24/2015 and had not returned. Coast Guard,FWC,and Jacksonville Sheriff Office used assets to start searching for the missing kayaker. Search and rescue efforts continued until 1/28/2015.
   
      On 2/11/2015 the body washed ashore at Middle Beach on Guana State Park in St. Johns County. The Medical Examiner's office was able to compare dental records for positive identification. A post mortem examination (autopsy) was conducted and determined that the cause of death was drowning and accidental.; Dr. advised that he did not observe any signs of injury or trauma or anything that would suggest foul play. Dr. ruled cause of death as drowning and accidental. On 2/13/2015 Dr. was able to compare dental records and confirmed the identification as the missing kayaker from Jacksonville Beach.
   