RedactedNarrative: Witness observed Vessel spinning in the middle of Little Lake Butte Des Mortes with the Operator/Victim in the water yelling for help.  Sheriff's dispatch received numerous calls of person in the water yelling for help.  A second vessel responded to provide assistance, however, the Operator/Victim was no longer visible in the water.  Family members stated that Victim was operating alone to check out just completed motor repairs.  
   
  Search and recovery efforts began, Victim was located on 4/4/2017. 