RedactedNarrative: On Thursday May 3, 2018 at approximately 1530 hours, a boating accident occurred on Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County, Florida. 
  
  Vessel one (V1) with two occupants was operating on Tampa Bay during the day of May 3, 2018. At approximately 1530 hours the operator of V1 attempted to retrieve, from the water, a map that had blown out of V1. The operator of V1 fell overboard while the vessel was still slowly moving forward. The other occupant of V1 attempted to stop V1, but was unable due to lack of vessel operation knowledge. The person overboard struggled to swim and was thrown a Type 4 device, but was unable to reach it and drown. He was transported to St. Joseph’s South Hospital and was pronounced deceased. 
  
  Based on interviews, evidence and information gathered to date, I find that the accident was likely caused by a fall from the vessel. The operator attempted to reach further than he was able, lost his balance fell out of the vessel. His in ability to swim coupled with not wearing a PFD caused him to struggle in the water while also suffering from chronic medical conditions which ultimately lead to his death. 