RedactedNarrative: Subject was fishing on South Pass Manchac on March 13, 2019, at approximately 6:45pm, Lt. received a call stating that Subject had not returned home. La. Wildlife Agents and other agencies searched late into the night for Subject but were unable to locate him or his vessel. The wind was blowing 18-23 mph with even higher gust on this day. The water levels were higher than normal due to incoming tide and wind. Search resumed at 6am on March 14, 2019. At approximately 7:10am, Subject vessel (LA 1251 EG) was located on South Pass Manchac. The ignition switch was in the on position. The throttle was in forward gear and was at max throttle. The skeg on the motor was broken. The vessel is a 16ft, aluminum flat boat with a steering wheel and a 40 HP motor on it. At approximately 7:21am, Subject himself was recovered (deceased) from the water approximately 25 yards south of the vessel's location. 
  
  It appears Subject was traveling on South Pass Manchac when he fell out of his vessel for unknown reasons and he was struck by the motor, causing blunt force trauma to the right side of his face. Toxicology results indicated no alcohol or drugs in Subject's system. Autopsy results indicated that the cause of death was asphyxia due to drowning. No personal flotation devices were worn. The kill cord was not used by Subject.
  