RedactedNarrative: On july 10, 2019, subject traveled to lake wylie to fish.  At approximately 0658, subject stopped by lake mart, a convenience store located on highway 273.  Subject purchased his fishing bait (minnows), a few drinks and his breakfast.  From there he launched his vessel at south point access area. After launching his vessel, he traveled south and west towards the highway 273 bridge.  
  
  There were disconnected wires from the bilge system that went to the live well.  The nut for the battery terminal was off and in the bottom of the boat.  There were plyers located in the battery storage area next to the battery as well.   Subject had a toolbox located in a compartment next to the battery storage area.  The toolbox was open and many tools were out of the box as well.  The depth finder on the bow of the boat was not working.  The screen would not change nor would any of the selector buttons work.  When the vessel was initially contacted, the live well was open and there were 11 crappie and one white perch inside.  The trolling motor was in the water and there was a fishing rod that was still in the water.  There was also a fishing rod that did not have bait on the hook and was facing towards the back of the boat.  The water was not circulating in the live well, and the live well was only one quarter of the way full.   Subject was located and recovered by charlotte/mecklenburg dive team at 1151 on july 10, 2019.  The gaston county medical examiner determined that his cause of death was drowning.  It is assumed the victim fell overboard while attempting repairs to his equipment.
  
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