RedactedNarrative: A 16 ft vessel lost power and drifted into high weeds along the bank of Lake Fannie. The operator, was trying to use an anchor to pull the vessel free from the weeds. Operator was throwing the anchor from the rear of the vessel when he fell into the water. Operator never resurfaced and Fire Rescue recovered his body, from the bottom of the lake, a short distance from the vessel. 
  
  On July 22nd 2015, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a 16 ft motorboat with two people on board departed the boat ramp at Fannie lake, Winter Haven. The Vessel left the ramp under the power of an electric trolling motor. Approximately 160 yds from the ramp the vessel lost power and drifted into high weeds along the bank of Lake Fannie. The operator was using an anchor to pull the vessel free of the weeds. Operator was throwing the anchor from the rear of the vessel when he fell into the water, without a life jacket. The passenger threw in a step ladder and began blowing on the vessel's whistle. A passer-by heard the whistle and occupant’s calls for help and called 911. Winter Haven Police department, Fire Rescue and FWC responded. Operator never resurfaced and Fire Rescue recovered his body, from the bottom of the lake, a short distance from the vessel. Operator and occupant were transported to Winter Haven Hospital. Operator was pronounced dead shortly after arriving while occupant was uninjured. For additional information see Incident Summary Report #ISR01412 
  Preliminary cause of death is drowning.