RedactedNarrative: On July 7, 2019 at approximately 10:10 AM, operator was fishing out of his vessel, a 16 ft. Fisher Marine (registration IA 18511 DD) on the Cedar River near the dam at Palisades Kepler State Park. Operator was seen standing on a rock outcropping near the dam, climbing into his boat, and falling or jumping overboard into the river. According to witnesses Operator surfaced twice, but ultimately drowned.
  
  Operator’s body was located by Linn County Sheriff’s Department officers on July 9th at approximately 2:00 PM. Operator’s body was floating along the north bank of the Cedar River downstream from the dam and approximately 20 feet from shore.
  
  Based on the rough and dangerous water conditions where Operator was fishing, it is  concluded that Operator did not intentionally exit his boat, but rather lost his balance and fell into the water.  He was not wearing a life jacket.
  