RedactedNarrative: On 10/08/18, at approximately 1400 hours, a single vessel accident occurred on Lake Monroe, in Volusia County Florida. On 10/8/18 at approximately 1000 hours, 2 occupants went fishing on the north side of Lake Monroe on a single engine vessel. At 1400 hours, the weather deteriorated, and the vessel began taking water over the stern.  The vessel quickly took on water and sank. 
  Both occupants went into the water and had life jackets available. One of the subjects drifted away from the vessel and was improperly wearing a life jacket. The subject attempted to make it to shore by swimming, while the other victim stayed with the vessel.  The man that drifted away from the vessel was recovered on 10/9/18 deceased.  The man that stayed with the vessel was recovered on 10/9/18 suffering from exposure and will recover.  Cause of death is determined to be drowning.
  
  