RedactedNarrative: Witness #1 stated in effect (in broken English): "Before the thunderstorm, we wanted to go outside in the water and went to the bridge area. I tried to get under the bridge before the storm hit but was blown away to the Middletown side of the Navesink River (North Side). The last time I saw him, he was hanging over kayak and was screaming, 'Save yourself!' I didn't see him after that. I came back after the storm passed and was able to paddle. I looked for him. I didn't see or hear anything. I then called 911." 
  Written statement attached. 
  
  Investigation revealed: By utilizing the National Weather Services site, it was confirmed that, at approximately 12:30 AM on Friday, 6/05/2020, an outbound tide had been occurring when a strong thunderstorm producing heavy winds, rain, and waves came through the area where the victim, Victim was fishing (below the Oceanic Bridge, Rumson Borough, Monmouth County), Victim's kayak was overturned due to the strong storm conditions. He was last seen by the other kayaker/ witness, holding on to his kayak and floating towards the center span of the Oceanic Bridge. Witness1 was separated from Victim by the strong winds and river current and lost site of Victim, never seeing or hearing from him again. Witness1 was unable to locate Victim. He then contacted 911 and notified Rumson Police. 
  
  6/07/2020 
  The remains of Victim were recovered in the area of Plum Island, Sandy Hook, and identified by family members. 
  
  06/10/2020 
  An external examination by the Middlesex County Regional Medical Examiner revealed the cause of death as drowning. No autopsy was performed due to religious reasons.
  