RedactedNarrative: On March 3, 2017, subjects left a camp to get some clothing left in their vehicle at the PAC Marina. While on the way, the vessel broke down. 
  
  At approximately, 515 pm, subject called his father at the camp to come and tow them to the marina. While waiting for the father, another boater assisted the men to the marina. At approximately 5:45 pm, the men began to worry about father because it was nearing dark and he had not made it to the marina.
  
  Just after dark, another boater launched and took subjects back to the camp. Subject2 left the camp to find Victim and to get back to the marina. On the way, Victim's vessel (LA5247GE), which was tiller steer surface drive was found empty and resting against the shore of Cutoff Canal. Subject2 call 911 and the LPSO was dispatched. LDWF agents arrived and were lead to the vessel and found the key was in the on position, the kill lanyard was missing and the motor was in forward gear not running. 
  
  Agents also noticed all of the contents of the vessel were shoved to the starboard side indicating an abrupt turn to port. No damage was visible at the scene. Agents towed the vessel to the marina and inspected it closer and again found no damage anywhere. Agents were able to obtain another kill lanyard and test the motor on the vessel and found that the motor and engine kill switch functioned properly. Agents seized the vessel for further investigation. Agents inspected the vessel during daylight hours and found no evidence of damage to vessel or motor.
  
  Agents, along with deputies canvassed the area for 6 days and never was able to recover body. It is suspected that victim was not wearing a PFD but was wearing the kill lanyard. Neither alcohol nor drugs is suspected. Agents learned that victim had limited experience with operating this vessel and was not familiar with the area. Agents believe the contributing factor is inexperience of the operator.
  