RedactedNarrative: August 6, 2020 at approximately 8:49 a.m., operator departed from Bonnabel Boat Launch, located in Jefferson Parish, with his kayak. Victim was headed into Lake Pontchartrain when moments later he was observed by witnesses struggling in the water trying to return to his overturned kayak. Witnesses later lost sight of Victim and called 911.
  
   Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and US Coast Guard all responded starting search efforts. At approximately 10:49 a.m. Victim’s body was recovered by the JPSO. The Jefferson Parish Coroner later took possession of the body with autopsy results pending. No alcohol or drugs were believed to be involved. No PFD's were found or witnessed to be used in this incident. The kayak was controlled by foot pedal steering. Type of incident and contributing factors are currently from falling overboard with no PFD.
  