RedactedNarrative: On 5/13/2015 operator launched vessel at approximately 7 PM. Operator had intended to pick up a fishing partner at Magnolia Rd from a private dock approximately 1 mile south and then fish all evening.  Operator never reached his destination and family members reported him missing the next morning.  His vessel located a short time latter in shallow water near Long Point State Park unoccupied.  Vessel has been found with a broken/bent stern light on the starboard side, throttle in gear, dead battery, low on fuel and with a missing engine cover.  Search of the area recovered the floating body of the operator on 5/21/15 just off the park.