RedactedNarrative: Witnesses describe vessel #1 as operating northbound on Lake Milton near the dam then turning south. Witness #2 described the motor sound changing and looked up and saw vessel #1 turning tight circles and heard someone yelling for help. Witness #3 & the local fire chief also witnessed vessel 1 turning tight circles and approached on a civilian pontoon boat. While in route vessel 1 came to a stop and was later discovered out of gas. Upon approach of vessel 1 there was no one on board. Vessel 1 was towed to Lake Milton State Park beach. A land and water search ensued for vessel 1 operator.  The apparent operator and owner of vessel 1 was recovered by divers at 1809 pm on 8-16-2017. 
  
  Vessel #1 fuel, steering, electrical and motor were examined and working properly. Throttle position was full throttle. Vessel was taking on a small amount of water that was said to be normal by family members familiar with the vessel. Fishing gear was on board but not in use upon inspection. Victim / operator zipper was down upon recovery. Victim has history of drug and alcohol abuse. 
  
  Medical examiner investigation and toxicology are pending as of 8-18-2017. 
  Mahoning County, Lake Milton at approximately 2112 on 8/15/17 it was reported that there was a missing person from a vessel, body was found 8/16/2017.   Awaiting Coroner's report.
  