RedactedNarrative: On Sept. 6, 2019, at approximately 1500hrs, I (CPO) was notified of a possible missing kayaker on Lake Springfield.  I responded and found Springfield Fire and Police on scene.  Springfield Fire had several boats in the water along with divers searching the area.  The initial call was reported at approximately 1430hrs.  At this time it was sunny, north wind of 12mph, air temperature of 82 degrees, and water temperature of 75 degrees.  
  
   (Witness) stated she had looked out her window and saw a man in a red kayak.  Several minutes later she heard yelling coming from outside her home.  SUBJECT1 believed it to be her lawn maintenance people and went out to check on them.  Subject1 stated both maintenance workers were operating lawn equipment and had not heard any yelling.  Subject1 and Subject2 (Lawn Maintenance) observed an empty red Kayak against the retaining wall in the water.  They also observed a yellow lifejacket and a paddle floating in the water approximately 20ft off shore.  Subject1 and Subject2 removed the kayak from the water and called 911.
  
  At approximately 1700hrs, Sgt and I launched our sonar boat.  At approximately 1720hrs. we located a target we believed to be the victim/owner of the red kayak.  We utilized a cage and float to mark the location of the target and requested Springfield Fire Dept. dive on it.  At approximately 1805hrs.  VICTIM was located by the diver and pulled from the water.  VICTIM was dressed in swim trunks and water shoes.  
  
  Preliminary autopsy reports incite pulmonary edema and watery fluid in the ethmoid sinuses.  No evidence of trauma was present.  Preliminary Opinion is drowning; pending toxicology and histology.
  
  There were no signs of significant trauma and was ruled a drowning.  His toxicology report showed only caffeine in his system at the time of death. 
  
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