RedactedNarrative: Investigation revealed: 
  
       A report of an individual occupying a yellow in color kayak was reported missing to NJSP Port Norris Station by his family on Monday August 19, 2019. The last known location of Subject was obtained by tracking his cellular phone approximately 1/8 of a mile west of East Point Light House at 5:49PM. At this time, NJSP Port Norris Station advised the Marine Services Bureau of the situation and requested assistance.
  
       SGT and I were dispatched to Bivalve Station, boarded vessel #2904, and proceeded to the last known location of Subject. Upon our arrival we began conducting an open water search for Subject. Shortly after beginning our search, SGT and I located a yellow in color kayak approximately ½ mile southeast of East Point Light House. Upon closer inspection, the kayak was -capsized and filled with water. Additionally, personal belongings of Subject were located aboard however, Subject was not on or in the immediate area of the kayak. The kayak was secured to vessel #2904 in a side tow and transported to Bivalve Station to be photographed and inventoried. 
  
   Search and rescue operations between various agencies including USCG Aviation / Small Boat, Heislersville Fire and Rescue, and NJSP Marine units continued throughout out the day until sunset on August 20th, 2019. At this time all search and rescue operations ceased.
  
       On August 21st 2019, local fisherman in the area of Thompsons Beach in Maurice River Township. US Coast Guard and NJSP Marine Services were dispatched to the location of the body. SGT responded in vessel #2904, recovered the body, which was positively identified as Subject, and transported same to Bivalve Station to be processed by the Cumberland County Medical Examiner. It was determined that for an unknown reason, Subject capsized his kayak, was ejected into the water, and subsequently drowned as a result of the capsizing. The body of Subject was recovered without a life jacket. Please refer to report number (A100-2019-00769) for further information.
  