RedactedNarrative: On 6 October 2015 at approximately 0600 AM, I, Officer First Class of the Maryland Natural Resources Police, was contacted by Department of Natural Resources Communications in regards to a person missing from a vessel in Back Creek, Severn River. I and Officer of the Maryland Natural Resources Police responded be vessel to the area of Bert Jabin Yacht Yard to conduct a search for the individual.
  
  As we approached the area, we observed a dark green object floating on the surface at GPS coordinate N38 57.835’, W076 28.834’. The object was confirmed as body in the water; I had communications contact the Duty Officer, Special Operations Division, and Anne Arundel County Fire/Rescue, to respond to 6th street landing, in Annapolis. Officer and I attached a line under the arms of the subject, and pulled him to the bulkhead at 6th street. He was pronounced at the scene by AACO fire/rescue at 0740 AM. Deceased was placed into a body bag and was turned over to Special Operations Division and the State Medical Examiner.
  
  I was able to locate Deceased’s vessel in Back Creek, a 26’ Pearson sailboat bearing Maryland registration MD 7742 CF; there were no signs of foul play, injury, or forced entry. Statements made by other vessels anchored in the area did not suggest there had been an altercation or that anything out of the ordinary had occurred over the previous week. The kayak that Deceased used to transit from his vessel to shore was found at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard C dock, floating like a top, with its stern submerged and bow in the air. The kayak was collected as evidence, along with the 26’ Pearson vessel.
  
  I was able to conduct an interview and obtain a written statement from the individual who had last seen Deceased before he was reported missing. He appeared concerned for his friend’s wellbeing, and at no time during my interview did he appear nervous, dishonest, or attempt to hide any details. His written statement also matched his verbal recollection of what occurred that evening.
   