RedactedNarrative: At Approximately 9:50 p.m. operator was part of a night time kayak tour and was paddling in Mud Key channel, approximately 100 yards from the Don CeSar boat ramp, St. Petersburg Beach.  Operator stopped paddling, leaned forward and to the side then fell into and below the water. The kayaker who saw him fall into the water and their passenger began to call for help. They called 911 and began to search for him. Operator was found by another kayaker. The kayakers and the tour guide began to render assistance until Fire Rescue arrived. Operator was then transported to the hospital where he was declared dead.
   Cause: Accident Manner: Drowning
  