RedactedNarrative: Law enforcement called for an unoccupied boat adrift on Lake Monona near the John Nolen bridges.  Vessel was approximately 200 yards from shore.  Officer observed that the bow fish locater was on, key was in the ignition, but in off position.  Vessel was not anchored, navigation lights were off.  Officer stated that it was clear that someone had been in the boat set up for night fishing.   Officer noticed the odor of men’s cologne on the vessel.  Vessel was towed and secured.  Officers located a vehicle and boat trailer that matched the vessel.  There was a boat launch permit completed for 10/6/16.  Officers began searching Lake Monona using side scan sonar.  On 10/11/2016 at 2:30 am, officers were notified of a body by shore by the John Nolen bridge.  Officers observed that the deceased had a lighted bobber and fishing line in his hand.  It appears the victim may have gotten the fishing line caught in a snag and fell overboard trying to retrieve the line.  There were no obvious signs of trauma to the victim and he was not wearing a PFD.   
  Medical examiner indicates accidental drowning as cause of deant, we are waiting for official coroner’s report.