On friday 8-25-23 boat was observed floating on the chippewa flowage unoccupied. Upon investigation the boat's electronics were still on and a fishing pole was baited and hung over the side. There was a marker buoy with the anchor cut off of it laying on the back bench seat of the boat. Further inspection showed line from the marker buoy to have been wrapped up in the prop. The throttle was in neutral and the motor was down and not raised up. The boat registered owner's vehicle was located at the boat landing. The family was contacted and confirmed he had went out fishing that morning on the chippewa flowage. Victim was found deceased in the water on monday; 8/28/23. During the investigation there was found to be no capacity plate located on the boat. Medical examiner report states the victim c.o.d. was drowning, but it was also possible the victim had a medical emergency that put them in the water and could have prevented the victim from escaping the water.
Chippewa Flowage
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