RedactedNarrative: On march 19th 2016 a call was received from randolph county 911 about a missing boater. To help speed the search and rescue victims cell phone was tracked. Within 30-45 minutes victim was located at a shop up from gobbler creek area on lake wedowee deceased. 
  
  There was significant damage to the starboard side of the vessel all the way from the bow to the stern. There was also a large amount of damage to the underside of the vessel and damage to the lower unit on the outboard engine. There appeared to be wood fibers in the paint and fiberglass of the vessel. There was some issue with the steering on the vessel. 
  
  It was very hard to turn and the investigator believes this played a big part in the accident. The object the vessel collided with was never located. 
  
  The victim sustained an injury under the chin that led to severe bleeding. Victim was able to make way to the dock and tie up fishing boat. Then he appeared to have tried to get help at a residence that was under construction therefore no one was home.
  