Operator 1 stated to the effect: while at anchor, Subject was crabbing and throwing nets overboard, when he walked up to the bow, sat down, and fell overboard. 

     Investigation on scene revealed: The four subjects on the vessel, informed Troopers that Subject fell off the bow after setting crab traps, and never surfaced. Attempts were made by two of the individuals on the boat to rescue him but were left with negative results. Another witness on a vessel near by, stated that it appeared Subject had a medical episode and fell overboard, without reaching or attempting to swim. 

     After an extensive search for Subject by multiple agencies, Subject was recovered and pronounced deceased on 07/05/2023 and was released to the Southern Regional Medical Examiners Office and driven to Shore Memorial Hospital pending an autopsy. It should be noted, V1 was a rental from Pier 47 Marina. 


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