RedactedNarrative: On 23 April, around 1200 hours, two people were fishing on Wheeler Lake in an area known as the Decatur Flats. The area is mostly shallow water consisting of numerous tree stumps and sandbars (wooded area before the river was flooded/damned). 
  
  While fishing, they spotted a boat floating unoccupied near the shore. They called 911 and reported what they saw and then continued fishing. Soon thereafter, they spotted a body floating in the water approximately 30 yards downstream from the boat. They called 911 a second time and reported the body. Morgan County Rescue assisted in responding to the scene along with the Morgan County Coroner. Recovery and identification of the body was made by the Coroner, who then notified the next of kin. 
  
  She reported that Victim had went fishing on the morning of the previous day, 22 April, and did not return as he sometimes remains out overnight to fish. The owner of the boat was Victim’s neighbor and reported that he loaned him the boat approximately two weeks ago and told him to use it whenever he wanted. An inspection of the boat showed no structural damage. The tiller steer engine was still in gear (forward), and the fish finder was still in operation. The emergency engine shut-off switch lanyard was still attached to the toggle switch and in the run position. No life jackets were found on the boat. Victim truck and boat trailer were located at Ingalls Harbor boat ramp. Victim was operating alone that day/night and there were no witnesses to the accident. The accident cause is unknown. An autopsy was conducted and list the cause of death as drowning. A  toxicology report found no alcohol or other substances.
  