RedactedNarrative: Witness was heading towards catoma creek when they noticed a bright yellow object floating in the water. They assumed it was an official marker and continued past.  Approximately 400 yards downstream near the entrance to the alabama river witness saw an empty kayak. That is when they began to suspect something was unusual about the floating yellow object. 
  Upon closer inspection witness discovered the bright yellow object was victim's body and an inflated life jacket. Witness then notified authorities. It was discovered during investigation that victim was an epilectic and took medications for it daily. The day before he had an epilectic attack. 
  
  There was no damage to the kayak and no visible wounds or damage on the victim. All that is known at this time is the victim fell overboard for unknown reason and went into the water. Cause of death is unknown pending autopsy. Victim was wearing an inflatable life jacket improperly. That is why it did not prevent possible drowning. 
  Received this follow up report on may 6, 2017 preliminary autopsy listed cause of death as hypertensive and arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease complicated by drowning.