RedactedNarrative: This report details a single vessel, single occupant boat accident in which the operator fell overboard and drowned.  The exact time of the accident is unknown but estimated to have been approximately 15:30 on 5/12/2020 due to loss of cell phone contact with the victim.  The operator''s body was recovered in 10'' of water approximately 20 yards away from where the canoe was lodged and stationary on a log that protruded from the surface of the water.  
  
  The paddle was located on the lake shore downwind from the canoe.  The operator was fully clothed when recovered and a fishing pole was recovered with the body.  No personal floatation devices were present.  There were no witnesses to this accident.
  
  The coroner''s addendum indicates the victim’s blood tested positive for alcohol at .136%.  The coroner''s addendum also indicates drugs were present in the victim’s system.  The cause of death is listed as asphyxiation due to drowning.  
  
  Field report 2020-5-400-007B-s1 includes the following attachments from the coroner''s office:
  1.  Addendum
  2.  Coroner''s Report of Deaths resulting from boating accidents.
  3.  Certificate of Death worksheet.
  